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... > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Double Stranded RNA Viruses > Birnaviridae > Avibirnavirus > Infectious bursal disease virus

Preferred term

Infectious bursal disease virus  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Avian Nephrosis Virus
  • Avian Nephrosis Viruses
  • Bursal Agent, Infectious
  • Bursal Agents, Infectious
  • Bursal Disease Virus, Infectious
  • Gumboro Disease Virus
  • IBDV
  • Infectious Bursal Agent
  • Infectious Bursal Agents
  • Nephrosis Virus, Avian
  • Nephrosis Viruses, Avian

Note

  • infection: coordinate with BIRNAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS

Scope note

  • A species of AVIBIRNAVIRUS causing severe inflammation of the bursa of Fabricius in chickens and other fowl. Transmission is thought to be through contaminated feed or water. Vaccines have been used with varying degrees of success.

History note

  • 94; was INFECTIOUS BURSAL AGENT 1975-93 (see under REOVIRIDAE 1981-90, see under REOVIRUSES 1975-80)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007243

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