Avian adenovirus
Virus classification
Group:	Group I (dsDNA)
Family:	Adenoviridae
Genus:	Aviadenovirus

Aviadenovirus are viruses that affect birds; they represent one of four genera of the family Adenoviridae, the others being Mastadenovirus, Atadenovirus and Siadenovirus.

They are class I, non-enveloped, icosahedral viruses that are 74–80 nm in diameter, having a double stranded DNA genome of approximately 26–45 kilo–base pairs (kbp) and a guanine/cytosine content of 53–59%.

Naturally acquired aviadenovirus diseases include enteritis, splenitis, inclusion body hepatitis, bronchitis, pulmonary congestion ventriculitis, pancreatitis, and oedema, depending on the species of bird infected.

Diagnosis of aviadenovirus is by histopathology, electron microscopy, viral isolation and ELISA.

Vaccines are available (ATCvet codes: QI01AA05 for the inactivated vaccine, QI01AD05 for the live vaccine, plus various combinations).

[edit] External links

• Viralzone: Adenovirus
• Adenovirus Taxonomy 2005
• Diagnosis of Adenovirus Infections in Psittacine Birds by DNA in situ Hybridization

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