Infectious bursal disease virus
Synonyms
Avian Nephrosis Virus
Avian Nephrosis Viruses
Bursal Agent, Infectious
Bursal Agents, Infectious
Bursal Disease Virus, Infectious
Gumboro Disease Virus
IBDV
Infectious Bursal Agent
Infectious Bursal Agents
Nephrosis Virus, Avian
Nephrosis Viruses, Avian
A species of AVIBIRNAVIRUS causing severe inflammation of the bursa of Fabricius in chickens and other fowl. Transmission is thought to be through contaminated feed or water. Vaccines have been used with varying degrees of success.