Avian pox was diagnosed in two eastern screech owls (Otus asio) and two barred owls (Strix varia) living in different regions of Florida (USA) between November 1994 and October 1995. Avian poxvirus infection was confirmed by the presence of eosinophilic intracytoplasmic epidermal inclusions (Bollinger bodies) on light microscopy of tissue from all four owls. Additionally, typical poxvirus particles were demonstrated by electron microscopy of a lesion from one of the eastern screech owls. These are the first published case reports of avian pox in eastern screech owls and barred owls.
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1 April 1997
Avian Pox in Eastern Screech Owls and Barred Owls from Florida
Sharon L. Deem,
Darryl J. Heard,
Jonathan H. Fox
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 33 • No. 2
April 1997
Vol. 33 • No. 2
April 1997
avian poxvirus
barred owls
Otus asio
owlpox virus
screech owls
Strix varia