Serological Survey of Avian Metapneumovirus Infection in Chickens in Bangladesh

Avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) is an important pathogen for chicken and turkey, responsible for acute upper respiratory tract infection and swollen head syndrome. The disease is highly contagious and causes significant economic losses in chicken and turkey flocks, particularly when associated with secondary infections. In the present study, we performed a serological survey in chicken sera collected from Bangladesh during the period 2014 to 2016....