Mesh term Marek Disease
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Herpesviridae Infections
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Tumor Virus Infections
Description
A transmissible viral disease of birds caused by avian herpesvirus 2 (HERPESVIRUS 2, GALLID) and other MARDIVIRUS. There is lymphoid cell infiltration or lymphomatous tumor formation in the peripheral nerves and gonads, but may also involve visceral organs, skin, muscle, and the eye.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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