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20 October 2017 Persistent Goose Hemorrhagic Polyomavirus Infection on a Belgian Goose Farm
A. Garmyn, M. Verlinden, L. Bosseler, C. Adriaensen, A. Martel
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Abstract

Goose hemorrhagic polyomavirus (GHPV) is the causative agent of hemorrhagic nephritis enteritis of geese (HNEG), one of the major diseases of domestic geese in Europe. This case report describes a persistent outbreak of a GHPV infection on a Belgian goose farm. Clinical symptoms, necropsy lesions, and histopathologic lesions observed were compatible with previous reports of HNEG outbreaks. PCR analysis confirmed the diagnosis of GHPV. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an outbreak of a GHPV infection on a Belgian goose farm. This is evidence that GHPV is not only present in countries known for extensive waterfowl production, but disease outbreaks also occur in countries with less extensive goose production.

© 2017 American Association of Avian Pathologists
A. Garmyn, M. Verlinden, L. Bosseler, C. Adriaensen, and A. Martel "Persistent Goose Hemorrhagic Polyomavirus Infection on a Belgian Goose Farm," Avian Diseases 61(4), 536-538, (20 October 2017). https://doi.org/10.1637/11604-020317-Case.1
Received: 6 February 2017; Accepted: 1 October 2017; Published: 20 October 2017
KEYWORDS
avian viral pathogens
Belgium
goose hemorrhagic polyomavirus
PCR
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