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Paramyxovirus Type 1 (PPMV-1)
PPMV-1 is a pigeon-adapted variant of avian paramyxovirus type 1 (APMV-1), also called Newcastle disease virus.
Bird species that may be affected
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Bird species
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Susceptibility
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Pigeons
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Primary hosts; highly susceptible
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Doves
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Susceptible; closely related to pigeons
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Chickens
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Can become infected; some PPMV-1 strains can cause serious disease
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Turkeys
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Susceptible to avian paramyxovirus type 1
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Ducks
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Can become infected, sometimes without obvious symptoms
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Geese
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Susceptible to avian paramyxovirus type 1
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Quail
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Can become infected
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Pheasants
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Susceptible
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Parrots and cockatoos
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Can become infected with avian paramyxovirus type 1
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Budgerigars
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Susceptible to some avian paramyxovirus type 1 strains
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Wild birds
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Various species may become infected or carry the virus
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Important distinction:
Not all these species are equally susceptible to the pigeon-adapted PPMV-1 strain.
Some are known to be susceptible to other APMV-1 strains, and infection does not necessarily cause clinical disease.
Can PPMV-1 cause torticollis in other birds?
Yes. Neurological signs associated with avian paramyxovirus type 1 infection can include:
- Twisted neck (torticollis or wry neck).
- Trembling and muscular spasms.
- Circling or walking backwards.
- Loss of balance and coordination.
- Weakness or paralysis.
- Difficulty eating or drinking.
However, a twisted neck alone does not confirm paramyxovirus infection.
Nutritional deficiencies, trauma, toxins and other infections can cause similar signs.
Can infected pigeons transmit the virus to chickens?
Yes, PPMV-1 can spread from pigeons to poultry, including chickens, and some strains may become more pathogenic after circulation in chickens.
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