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Avian Pox in Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus)

Kane, Olivia J., Uhart, Marcela M., Rago, Virginia, Pereda, Ariel J., Smith, Jeffrey R., Van Buren, Amy, Clark, J. Alan, Boersma, P. Dee·2012·Journal of Wildlife Diseases

Abstract

Avian pox is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus that is mechanically transmitted via arthropod vectors or mucosal membrane contact with infectious particles or birds. Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) from two colonies (Punta Tombo and Cabo Dos Bahías) in Argentina showed sporadic, nonepidemic signs of avian pox during five and two of 29 breeding seasons (1982-2010), respectively. In Magellanic Penguins, avian pox expresses externally as wart-like lesions around the beak, flippers, cloaca, feet, and eyes. Fleas (Parapsyllus longicornis) are the most likely arthropod vectors at these colonies. Three chicks with cutaneous pox-like lesions were positive for Avipoxvirus and revealed phylogenetic proximity with an Avipoxvirus found in Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) from the Falkland Islands in 1987. This proximity suggests a long-term circulation of seabird Avipoxviruses in the southwest Atlantic. Avian pox outbreaks in these colonies primarily affected chicks, often resulted in death, and were not associated with handling, rainfall, or temperature.

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Authors
Kane, O. J., Uhart, M. M., Rago, V., Pereda, A. J., Smith, J. R., Van Buren, A., Clark, J. A., & Boersma, P. D.
Affiliations
  • Wildlife Conservation Society (US)
  • Wildlife Conservation Society Argentina (AR)
  • Global Health Program, Wildlife Conservation Society, CC 1N19, Puerto Madryn (9120), Chubut, Argentina
  • National Agricultural Technology Institute (AR)
  • Department of Biology, University of Washington, 24 Kincaid Hall, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
Venue
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Published
2012-07
Volume
48
Issue
3
Pages
790-794
ISSN
0090-3558 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1984954412
Cited by
45
References
10
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Wildlife Diseases (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • BioOne Complete (BioOne) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Parasitology › Bird parasitology and diseases
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Virology › Poxvirus research and outbreaks
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Animal Virus Infections Studies
Keywords
avian pox, avipoxvirus, Magellanic penguin, Spheniscus magellanicus, flea vectors, arthropod-borne transmission, skin lesions, chicks, phylogenetic analysis, black-browed albatross, Thalassarche melanophrys, southwestern Atlantic, outbreak
MeSH terms
Animals, Argentina, Disease Outbreaks, Siphonaptera, Insect Vectors, Poxviridae Infections, Avipoxvirus, Spheniscidae

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