Psittacid herpesvirus 1 (causes Pacheco's disease)

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Causes a respiratory infection called Pacheco's disease in birds of the parrot family (Psittacidae). Has been recorded from parrots being imported into South Africa (Horner et al. 1992).

Publications

• Horner RF, Parker ME, Abrey AN, Kaleta EF, Prozesky L. 1992. Isolation and identification of psittacid herpesvirus 1 from imported psittacines in South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 63(2): 59-62.

Text by Hamish G. Robertson