Key result
Picobirnavirus was detected in 66.7% of fecal pools from turkeys with mid-growth enteritis, whereas it was not detected in healthy birds, indicating a potential viral etiology.
Why the study?
Cases of mid-growth turkey enteritis clinically distinct from poult enteritis syndrome and light turkey syndrome emerged, prompting investigation into their viral etiology.
Case-Control (n=46)
Absolute Event Rate: 66.7% vs 0%
High viral load of turkey picobirnavirus, alone or with novel picornaviruses, may cause a new type of mid-growth turkey enteritis.
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Hypothesis-generating for picobirnavirus in turkey enteritis; prospective studies needed before clinical relevance.
Mor et al. (2020) conducted a case-control in Mid-growth turkey enteritis (n=46). Picobirnavirus infection vs. Healthy turkeys was evaluated on Detection of Picobirnavirus in fecal pools. Picobirnavirus was detected in 66.7% of fecal pools from turkeys with mid-growth enteritis, whereas it was not detected in healthy birds, indicating a potential viral etiology.
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