Avian Adenovirus Infections

Dear Colleagues,

Avian adenoviruses are a very diverse group of viruses within the Adenoviridae, infecting numerous bird species with and without clinical symptoms. Though they were discovered in the mid of the last century, knowledge about avian adenoviruses is still limited. In recent years, diseases caused by certain avian adenoviruses in poultry, formerly reported on a more occasional basis, have become endemic in numerous countries. In addition, new viruses and diseases have been described. This has enforced basic studies on the pathogenesis of these diseases and on the development of vaccines. Furthermore, rapidly advancing sequencing technologies have enabled the continuous detection of new adenoviruses in wild birds, revealing hitherto unknown evolutionary and epidemiological networks. This Special Issue aims to provide a multi-faceted perspective on various aspects of avian adenoviruses, ranging from epidemiology and pathogenesis to virus–host interactions and vaccination strategies to prevent and minimize losses in poultry. Studies on the characteristics of avian adenoviruses, unraveled in vitro, are also of interest.

Dr. Anna Schachner
Prof. Dr. Michael Hess
Guest Editors

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