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Chicken anemia virus

MESHD017727

The type species of GYROVIRUS, a small, non-enveloped DNA virus originally isolated from contaminated vaccines in Japan. It causes chicken infectious anemia and may possibly play a key role in hemorrhagic anemia syndrome, anemia dermatitis, and blue wing disease.

Synonyms

  • Chicken anemia viruses
  • Infectious Anemia Virus, Chicken
  • Chicken Anemia Agent
  • Chicken Anemia Agents
  • Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:55.068Z