Fowlpox
| Definition: |
A poxvirus infection of poultry and other birds characterized by the formation of wart-like nodules on the skin and diphtheritic necrotic masses (cankers) in the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. |
| Notes: |
caused by a poxvirus; don't forget also BIRDS or POULTRY (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS |
| Also Called: |
Birdpox |
| Previously Indexed: |
Poultry Diseases (1966-1969),Poxvirus Infections (1966-1969) |
Fowlpox Definitions and Terms
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