Vertical transmission of avian adenovirus associated with inclusion body hepatitis

Authors: Saifuddin M, Wilks CR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 39, Issue 2, pp 50-52, Jun 1991
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Avian, Poultry, Production animal
Subject Terms: Viral, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Diagnostic procedures, Disease transmission, Epidemiology, Liver/hepatic disease
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Using an indirect enzyme-linked immunsorbent assay, avian adenoviral antigens were detected in the yolk and albumen of eggs derived from broiler breeder chickens which were known to be infected with a strain of virus capable of causing inclusion body hepatitis. Viral antigens were detected in egg yolk (16/60) more frequently than in the albumen (5/60). Direct detection of viral antigens in eggs strongly supports the hypothesis that transovarian transmission of inclusion body hepatitis virus occurs if infection is present in breeder flocks.

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