IBH disease, or Inclusion Body Hepatitis, is a viral disease affecting chickens. It is caused by adenoviruses and often occurs in conjunction with Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome. This combination of diseases is widespread globally and can lead to significant mortality in chicken populations.
Key Aspects of Inclusion Body Hepatitis:
- Cause: Adenoviruses
- Hosts: Primarily chickens.
- Geographic Distribution: Widespread globally.
- Impact: High mortality rates (up to 80% can occur, according to provided reference).
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis of Inclusion Body Hepatitis can be suspected based on observation of mortality rates and distinctive gross lesions in affected birds. Confirmation requires laboratory testing:
- Histopathology: Examination of tissue samples under a microscope to identify characteristic inclusion bodies within cells.
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): A molecular test to detect the presence of the adenovirus genetic material.
Symptoms and Lesions:
While the provided text doesn't explicitly list the symptoms and lesions, it indicates that gross lesions are observable. Further research would be needed to detail those specific lesions.
