Infectious bursal disease virus

Synonyms

Avian Nephrosis Virus

Avian Nephrosis Viruses

Bursal Agent, Infectious

Bursal Agents, Infectious

Bursal Disease Virus, Infectious

Gumboro Disease Virus

IBDV

Infectious Bursal Agent

Infectious Bursal Agents

Nephrosis Virus, Avian

Nephrosis Viruses, Avian

A species of AVIBIRNAVIRUS causing severe inflammation of the bursa of Fabricius in chickens and other fowl. Transmission is thought to be through contaminated feed or water. Vaccines have been used with varying degrees of success.