Duck astrovirus

Duck astrovirus 1 (DAstV-1), formerly known as DHV-2, is one of three viruses which cause duck viral hepatitis (DVH), a highly fatal viral infection of ducklings. DAstV-1 was first recognized in an outbreak of ducklings from Norfolk, England in 1965.

References

Taxonomy

  • Order: Stellavirales
  • Family: Astroviridae
  • Genus: Avastrovirus

Hosts

  • ducks