| identification of a novel aviadenovirus, designated pigeon adenovirus 2 in domestic pigeons (columba livia). | the young pigeon disease syndrome (ypds) affects mainly young pigeons of less than one year of age and leads to crop stasis, vomitus, diarrhea, anorexia and occasionally death. this disease is internationally a major health problem because of its seasonal appearance during competitions such as homing pigeon races or exhibitions of ornamental birds. while the etiology of ypds is still unclear, adenoviruses are frequently discussed as potential causative agents. electron microscopy of feces from a ... | 2017 | 27697452 |