Duck Viral Enteritis Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What bird species are commonly affected by Duck Viral Enteritis?	Ducks Geese Swans Waterfowl		Link to Article
What are the common clinical signs of DVE?	Greenish diarrhoea +/- blood Drooped wing appearance Dehydration and refusal to drink Plaques on the eyelids Decrease in egg production Neurological signs		Link to Article
What is the pathognomic sign at post-mortem of DVE?	Petechiation of conjunctivae, mucous membranes, trachea and gastrointestinal mucosae.		Link to Article
What is the only treatment during an outbreak of DVE and why is it effective?	Vaccination is the only treatment It is effective because immunity is immediate, particularly in young birds and so transmission can be prevented during an outbreak. This is due to the “interference phenomenon”.		Link to Article