Interaction of avian adenovirus with the immune system of poultry

Authors

  • S NANDI
  • J P RAY
  • P SARKAR
  • N K MAITI

Keywords:

Avian adenovirus, Immune system

Abstract

The role of an avian adeno virus (AAV) as an immunosuppressive agent was investigated in 2-week-old broiler chicks. The immunosuppressive effect on humoral and cellular immune responses was assessed by response of infected chicks to unrelated antigens and 1-chloro-2-4 dinitrobenzene (DNCB) respectively. The virus adversely affected the immune system of infected birds as decreased immunological responses was observed as compared to control. The histopathological examination of bursa of Fabricius and thymus revealed focal area of necrosis and lymphocyte depletion. Viral antigen was detected in the faecal samples at 7 days postinfection(pI) and peak excretion of antigen reached at 14 days PI.

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Author Biographies

  • S NANDI
    Ph.D Scholar, Department of Experimental
    Medicine and Biotechnology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012
  • J P RAY
    Reader, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of
    Veterinary and Animal Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi
    Vishvavldyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia 741 252.
  • P SARKAR
    Reader, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of
    Veterinary and Animal Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi
    Vishvavldyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia 741 252.
  • N K MAITI
    Virologlst, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Vetennary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004

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Vol. 70 No. 3 (2000)

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How to Cite

NANDI, S., RAY, J. P., SARKAR, P., & MAITI, N. K. (2013). Interaction of avian adenovirus with the immune system of poultry. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 70(3). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/35613