Avian Metapneumovirus Infection

A contagious viral respiratory disease of poultry caused by avian metapneumovirus. In turkeys it is known as turkey rhinotracheitis, while in chickens it is associated with swollen head syndrome and avian rhinotracheitis...

Clinical signs

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Bird species

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Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Depression Incoordination Conjunctivitis Specific Torticollis Specific Abnormal Respiratory Sounds Specific Sneezing Infraorbital Sinus Swelling Pathognomonic Submandibular Edema Specific Thin shelled Eggs Specific White shelled Eggs Cerebral Disorientation Specific Coughing Head Swelling Pathognomonic Periorbital Swelling Specific Wattle Swelling Specific Tracheal Deciliation Specific Head Skin Edema Pathognomonic Yellow Gelatinous Fluid Under Head Skin Pathognomonic Inspissated Pus Under Head Skin Pathognomonic

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate
Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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