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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Avian pox virus infection in a mourning dove.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2005
Authors:
Pledger, Alison
Affiliation:
Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
Species:
bird

Abstract

An adult mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura) was presented with dyspnea, poor body condition, and poor flight endurance. Nodular lesions were visible on the cere, both feet, and skin covering the pectoral region. Histopathological examination revealed epithelial hyperplasia with eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies consistent with Avipoxvirus infection.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16422070/