Encephalomyelitis Virus, Avian
Synonyms
Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus
Avian Encephalomyelitis Viruses
Avian encephalomyelitis-like virus
Encephalomyelitis Viruses, Avian
Encephalomyelitis-like Virus, Avian
Epidemic Tremor Virus
Epidemic Tremor Viruses
Tremor Virus, Epidemic
Tremor Viruses, Epidemic
Virus, Avian Encephalomyelitis
Viruses, Avian Encephalomyelitis
A tentative species in the genus HEPATOVIRUS infecting primarily young chicks, but also found in turkeys, pheasants, and guinea fowl. It causes a fatal neuronal degeneration and is transmitted by mechanical contact.