Marek Disease
| Definition: |
A transmissible viral disease of birds caused by avian herpesvirus 2 (HERPESVIRUS 2, GALLID) and other MAREK'S DISEASE-LIKE VIRUSES. There is lymphoid cell infiltration or lymphomatous tumor formation in the peripheral nerves and gonads, but may also involve visceral organs, skin, muscle, and the eye. |
| Notes: |
don't forget also BIRDS or POULTRY (NIM) or specific bird or fowl (IM); check tag ANIMALS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Avian Leukosis (1966-1971),Herpesvirus Infections (1966-1971),Poultry Diseases (1966-1971) |
Marek Disease Definitions and Terms
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