Marek Disease

A transmissible viral disease of birds caused by avian herpesvirus 2 (HERPESVIRUS 2, GALLID) and other MARDIVIRUS. There is lymphoid cell infiltration or lymphomatous tumor formation in the peripheral nerves and gonads, but may also involve visceral organs, skin, muscle, and the eye.

Also Known As:

Marek's Disease; Fowl Paralyses; Mareks Disease; Paralyses, Fowl; Paralysis, Fowl; Fowl Paralysis

Infections: 526564
- Virus Diseases: 41777
  - DNA Virus Infections: 139
    - Herpesviridae Infections: 821
      - Marek Disease: 1408
  - Tumor Virus Infections: 39
    - Marek Disease: 1408
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: 6
- Lymphatic Diseases: 92
  - Lymphoproliferative Disorders: 4250
    - Marek Disease: 1408
Immune System Diseases: 4321
- Immunoproliferative Disorders: 29
  - Lymphoproliferative Disorders: 4250
    - Marek Disease: 1408
Animal Diseases: 416
- Bird Diseases: 61
  - Marek Disease: 1408

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