Pigeon pox
Viral disease of pigeons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pigeon pox is a viral disease to which only pigeons are susceptible. It is characterized by pox scabs, which most frequently form on the featherless parts of the bird. The disease is caused by the Pigeon pox virus. It can be transmitted by droplet infection from one animal to another, or more commonly through infected insects or the digestion of contaminated food or water.[1]
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Pigeonpox virus | |
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Virus classification | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Varidnaviria |
Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
Class: | Pokkesviricetes |
Order: | Chitovirales |
Family: | Poxviridae |
Genus: | Avipoxvirus |
Species: | Pigeonpox virus |
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There is a live viral vaccine available for Pigeon pox virus (ATCvet code: QI01ED01 (WHO)).