Avian pox infection in a Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) in Korea

Kyung Yeon Eo, Young Hoan Kim, Dongmi Kwak, Oh Deog Kwon

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Abstract

A Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) with lethargy, dyspnea, and poor physical condition was rescued and referred to the Animal Health Center, Seoul Zoo, Korea. The jay's eyelids were sealed with dark-colored hard scabs and it died the day after arrival. At necropsy, diphtheritic membranes on the tongue and oral mucosa were apparent, suggesting avian poxvirus infection based on the appearance of the oral diphtheritic lesions. PCR was conducted using a tissue sample to confirm the causative agent. The jay was diagnosed with an avian pox viral infection. This report describes the first case of a natural avian pox infection in a Eurasian jay in Korea.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)530-532
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Veterinary Clinics
Volume28
Issue number5
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Avian pox
  • Eurasian jay
  • Garrulus glandarius
  • Wild bird

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