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- Marek's disease virus serotype 1 (MDV-1) is linked to malignant lymphoma in chickens and has been found in white-fronted geese.
- A study in Hokkaido, Japan, showed MDV-1 is common in wild geese and ducks, but not in other bird species.
- The findings indicate that both resident and migratory ducks could be important carriers of MDV-1 in Japan.
Article Abstract
Marek's disease virus serotype 1 (MDV-1) strains cause malignant lymphoma in chickens. MDV-1 has been previously reported to be widespread in white-fronted geese (Anser albifrons); however, the prevalence of MDV-1 in other wild birds has not been determined. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of MDV-1 in various wild birds in Hokkaido, Japan. The MDV-1 genome was widespread in geese and ducks, but was not detected in other birds. MDV-1 was detected in both sedentary and migratory species. These results suggest that, in Japan, MDV-1 is widespread in wild goose and duck populations, and that resident ducks may be significant carriers and reservoirs of MDV-1.
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