Title
Detection of aves polyomavirus 1 (APyV) and beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in exotic and native Brazilian Psittaciformes
Date Issued
01 January 2022
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Philadelpho N.A.
Diaz Forero A.J.
GuimarĂ£es M.B.
Astolfi-Ferreira C.S.
Piantino Ferreira A.J.
University of SĂ£o Paulo
Publisher(s)
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Abstract
There are several viral diseases in captive birds. Aves polyomavirus 1 (APyV) and beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) are among the most important in Psittaciformes. The occurrence of these agents has been widely described in various parts of the world; however, little is known about these viruses in South America. APyV and BFDV can cause high morbidity with feather alterations and even mortality. Other variable symptoms could appear depending on the host’s age and taxonomic group. The aim of this study was to detect APyV and BFDV in samples of captive exotic and native Psittaciformes in Brazil. Samples from 120 birds with clinical signs compatible with APyV and/or BFDV were examined. In total, 57 (47.5%) positive birds were found, of which 21 (17.5%) had APyV and 41 (34.17%) had BFDV. Five animals (4.17%) presented concurrent infection. Phylogenetic analysis showed a divergent APyV strain and a diversity of Brazilian BFDV strains. Our study shows that these viruses are present at a significant frequency in captive exotic and native Psittaciformes in Brazil. This study also highlights the need for constant epidemiologic surveillance to preserve bird biodiversity with a focus on endangered Psittaciformes species.
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
BiologĂ­a celular, MicrobiologĂ­a EpidemiologĂ­a VirologĂ­a ZoologĂ­a, OrnitologĂ­a, EntomologĂ­a, ciencias biolĂ³gicas del comportamiento
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85133143210
PubMed ID
Source
Brazilian Journal of Microbiology
ISSN of the container
15178382
Sponsor(s)
The authors are grateful for support from CNPq grant #453920/2014-4. This study was financed in part by the CAPES (CoordenaĂ§Ă£o de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de NĂ­vel Superior–Brasil)–Finance Code 001. A. J. Piantino Ferreira is also a recipient of CNPq fellowships. The authors are grateful to the CNPq and to CAPES for providing the funds needed to conduct this study and for providing fellowships. The authors would also like to thank the field veterinarians for the samples.
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