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Genetic and Pathological Characterizations of Gumboro (IBD) in Chickens

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Poultry diseases

Abstract

Gumboro, or infectious bursal disease (IBD), represents a significant threat to poultry worldwide due to its genetic and pathogenic variations. Viruses can mutate and produce new variants, which can have an impact on the epidemiological situation. The study will determine and assess the genetics, protein sequence, and pathogenicity of IBDV present in broiler flocks in different locations within Ismalia and Dakahlia Governorates, Egypt, in 2022. A total of 150 bursa samples were collected from 15 broiler flocks exhibiting symptoms indicative of IBDV infection. The VP2 (viral protein2) gene was partially detected and then subjected to complete gene sequencing in order to summarize the key genetic mutations found and histopathological examination. The results demonstrated that 12 out of 15 farms were infected with IBDV. Genetic analysis revealed that 10 of the 12 identified strains belonged to genogroup 3, which was similar to previous Egyptian strains. The remaining two strains were of genus 1. The VP2 gene's hypervariable region displayed amino acid alterations at several positions. Classic IBDV strains (genogroup 2) showed similar amino acid profiles. Amino acid alterations were identified in the VP2 gene, indicating that classic IBDV strains may cause damage to the bursa of Fabricius, leading to immunosuppression. In Egypt, vvIBDV (very virulent infectious bursal disease virus) strains have led to recurring outbreaks and high chick mortality rates. These findings are anticipated to contribute to the latest features of IBDV in the examined regions. Therefore, it is recommended that IBDV immunization programs in Egypt, where live attenuated virus vaccinations are common, be reevaluated. It is also recommended that the evaluation of clinical signs in broiler chicken flocks over time be monitored for diagnosis.

DOI

10.21608/javs.2024.297775.1350

Keywords

bursa, chickens, Genetic analysis, Infectious bursal disease virus, pathological finding

Authors

First Name

Neven

Last Name

Ramzy

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Virology Department, Animal Health Research Institute Ismalia branch (AHRI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt

Email

nevenramzy9999@gmail.com

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Orcid

-

First Name

Hanaa

Last Name

Elsamadony

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Poultry Diseases Department, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt

Email

hanaaelsamadony@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

0000-0002-9770-9854

First Name

Rania

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

I.

Affiliation

Department of Pathology, ‏Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Animal Health Research Institute- Mansoura provincial Laboratory (AHRI-Mansoura), Egypt

Email

dr_raniaibrahem@ahri.gov.eg

City

-

Orcid

0009-0006-1915-460X

First Name

Hoda

Last Name

Mekky

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Poultry Diseases Department, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt

Email

hmekky335@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

0000-0002-9808-7065

First Name

Asmaa

Last Name

Abdelaziz Zin Eldin

MiddleName

Ibrahim

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Veterinary Research Institute National Research Centre, Egypt

Email

asmaa_ay@yahoo.com

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-

Orcid

0000-0002-6796-2664

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

EL-Shemy

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt

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dr.ahmedelshemy@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

0000-0001-9578-5952

First Name

Aalaa

Last Name

Saad

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Biotechnology Department, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt

Email

alaa.samir87@yahoo.com

City

giza

Orcid

0000-0003-4740-4419

Volume

9

Article Issue

4

Related Issue

50676

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-06-15

Publish Date

2024-10-01

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1

Page End

9

Print ISSN

1687-4072

Online ISSN

2090-3308

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1,095

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Publication Title

Journal of Applied Veterinary Sciences

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https://javs.journals.ekb.eg/

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Genetic and Pathological Characterizations of Gumboro (IBD) in Chickens

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25 Dec 2024