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Genus: Iltovirus

Life > viruses > Double Strand DNA Viruses > Head-Tail viruses > Herpesvirales > Herpesviridae > Alphaherpesvirinae

These viruses infect birds. 

Species likely to be encountered in southern Africa

Gallid herpesvirus 1 (Infectious laryngotracheitis virus)

Infects chickens and other members of the pheasant family (Phasianidae).

 

Psittacid herpesvirus 1 (causes Pacheco's disease)

Infects members of the parrot family (Psittacidae).

 

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Text by Hamish G. Robertson