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Avian Nephritis Virus Infection
Avian nephritis virus (ANV) has been associated with kidney and enteric disease in young chickens. It is a type of astrovirus that infects chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys worldwide.
Chickens become infected through direct or indirect contact with the feces of infected birds.
Supportive care: Isolate the bird from the flock and place in a safe, comfortable, warm location (your own chicken "intensive care unit") with easy access to water and food. Limit stress. Call your veterinarian. :
Grego, Elena, et al Detection and genetic characterization of chicken astrovirus and avian nephritis virus from hatchery to farm. Avian Pathology 53.6 (2024)
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