Pigeon pox
Pigeon pox is a viral disease to which pigeons are susceptible.[1] There is a live viral vaccine available (ATCvet code: QI01ED01 (WHO)). Pigeon pox is caused by Pigeonpox virus that is spread by mosquitoes and dirty water but not in droppings.
| Pigeonpox virus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Varidnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
| Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
| Class: | Pokkesviricetes |
| Order: | Chitovirales |
| Family: | Poxviridae |
| Genus: | Avipoxvirus |
| Species: | Pigeonpox virus |
The disease causes pox scabs to form around the bird's face, mouth and feet.[2]
References
- "Pigeon Pox". www.pigeon-aid.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
- "Pigeon Pox". www.pigeon-aid.org.uk.
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