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Marble Spleen Disease of Pheasants (MSD)

Authors: Manktelow BW, Christensen NH, Lohr JE, Wilks CE
Publication: Avian Veterinary Handbook, pp 96, Jan 1998
Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Avian
Article class: Book Chapter
Abstract: MSD is an acute adenovirus disease of pheasants characterized by nonlymphoproliferative hyperplastic splenic enlargement and sudden mortality (5-15%) apparently caused by anoxia following acute pulmonary oedema usually in 4 to 8 months old birds.
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