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Detection of aves polyomavirus 1 (APyV) and beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in exotic and native Brazilian Psittaciformes

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There are several viral diseases in captive birds. Aves polyomavirus 1 (APyV) and beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) are among the most important in Psittaciformes. The occurrence of these agents has been widely described in various parts of the world; however, little is known about these viruses in South America. APyV and BFDV can cause high morbidity with feather alterations and even mortality. Other variable symptoms could appear depending on the host’s age and taxonomic group. The aim of this study was to detect APyV and BFDV in samples of captive exotic and native Psittaciformes in Brazil. Samples from 120 birds with clinical signs compatible with APyV and/or BFDV were examined. In total, 57 (47.5%) positive birds were found, of which 21 (17.5%) had APyV and 41 (34.17%) had BFDV. Five animals (4.17%) presented concurrent infection. Phylogenetic analysis showed a divergent APyV strain and a diversity of Brazilian BFDV strains. Our study shows that these viruses are present at a significant frequency in captive exotic and native Psittaciformes in Brazil. This study also highlights the need for constant epidemiologic surveillance to preserve bird biodiversity with a focus on endangered Psittaciformes species.

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The obtained APyV sequences were submitted to GenBank under the accession numbers KM092491 (NP-94, Amazona aestiva), ON191579 (NP-1, Melopsittacus undulatus), and ON502951 (NP-2320, Psittacus erithacus). The obtained BFDV sequences were submitted to GenBank under the accession numbers ON191580 (NP-89, Eclectus roratus), ON191581 (NP-96, Melopsittacus undulatus), ON502952 (NP-811, Amazona aestiva), ON502953 (NP-821, Nymphicus hollandicus), ON502954 (NP-897, Psittacus erithacus), ON502955 (NP-1764, Agapornis personatus), and ON502956 (NP-729, Triclaria malachitacea).

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Acknowledgment

The authors are grateful to the CNPq and to CAPES for providing the funds needed to conduct this study and for providing fellowships. The authors would also like to thank the field veterinarians for the samples.

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The authors are grateful for support from CNPq grant #453920/2014-4. This study was financed in part by the CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior–Brasil)–Finance Code 001. A. J. Piantino Ferreira is also a recipient of CNPq fellowships.

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    Natalia A. Philadelpho, Ruy D. Chacón, Andrea J. Diaz Forero, Marta B. Guimarães, Claudete S. Astolfi-Ferreira & Antonio J. Piantino Ferreira

  2. Inter-units Program in Biotechnology, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando M. Paiva, 87, São Paulo, SP, 05508-270, Brazil

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Natalia A. Philadelpho wrote the draft paper and conducted the experiments; Ruy D. Chacón wrote the draft paper and performed the analyses; Marta B. Guimarães participated in sample collection and processing; Claudete S. Astolfi-Ferreira contributed to the molecular procedures and revised the manuscript; Andrea J. Diaz Forero participated in sample collection and processing, and Antonio J. Piantino Ferreira designed and advised on the experiments and performed final manuscript revision.

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Philadelpho, N.A., Chacón, R.D., Diaz Forero, A.J. et al. Detection of aves polyomavirus 1 (APyV) and beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in exotic and native Brazilian Psittaciformes. Braz J Microbiol 53, 1665–1673 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-022-00785-3

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