That’s correct! Avian adenovirus infections mainly produce intranuclear inclusion bodies in the liver, spleen, pancreas, and/or intestines. Other organs also may be affected.
The intranuclear inclusions are usually large and basophilic; however, karyomegaly may be absent and the inclusions may mimic those of avian polyomavirus (APV), Pacheco's disease virus (PDV), and psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) virus.
Avian adenovirus infection in this bird was verified with in situ hybridization using a psittacine adenovirus-specific DNA probe. |
