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Concept information

Preferred term

Marek disease

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

Synonyms

  • Marek's disease

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/51464

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