Review Of Infection With Avian Paramyxovirus Serotype 2 (APMV-2) And First Results Of Bulgaria

Abstract

The place, antigenic diversity and nomenclature of APMV-2 are successively described. The methods of virus isolation, significance for avian pathology and global distribution of infection through serological, virological surveys and experiments are reviewed. The first investigations with avian blood sera in Bulgaria (n=253) originating from 8 farms from different parts of the country to detect antibodies against APMV-2 are outlined. The data showed spread of infection among hens and chickens with 14.53 % positive samples, and presence of infection in all surveyed farms.