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Causative Agent: DNA Fowl pox virus |
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Transmission: 1. Dierct contact through abrasions of the skin 2. Through mosquitoes and other biting insects |
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Incubation Period: 3 to 14 weeks |
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Morbidity: 80 to 90% |
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Mortality: as high as 50% |
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Age Group affected: All age group |
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Signs: A. Cutaneous form 1. Mild to moderate reduction in rate of gain 2. Loss in egg production 3. Nasal discharge 4. Complete closure of one or both eyes. B. Wet 1. Difficulty in breathing 2. Inappetence |
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Gross Lesions: A. Cutaneous form 1. Formation of papule, vesicle, pustule or crust/scab on unfeathered skin of the head, feet or legs. B. Wet form 1. Raised yellow plaques on mucous membrannes on the sinuses, nasal cavity, conjunctivum, pharynx, larynx, trachea or esophagus. |
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Diagnosis: 1. Gross and microscopic lesions 2. Viral isolation |
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Differential Diagnosis: 1. Infectious Laryngotracheitis. 2. In Wet Pox - Vitamin A deficiency |
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Prevention: Vaccination (12 - 14 weeks old) |
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Control: 1. Isolate / cull sick birds 2. Control cannibalism with proper beak trimming. |
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Recommended Supportive Medication: None. Disease is self-limiting thus protection against the virus is developed. |
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