Pigeon herpesvirus (CoHV-1) Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Lyophilized)

Pigeon herpesvirus is a virus that poses a significant threat to the health of pigeons. The virus has a typical herpesvirus - like morphology, consisting of a core, a capsid, and an envelope. It has diverse transmission routes. Direct contact between pigeons, such as preening each other's feathers or sharing drinking and feeding utensils, facilitates the easy spread of the virus. It can also be transmitted through respiratory aerosols.

In the initial stage of infection, pigeons develop a small amount of secretions in their eyes and nasal cavities, and they seem slightly listless. As the disease progresses, the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and throat become congested and ulcerated, leading to difficulty in swallowing and a significant decrease in appetite. In severe cases, the pigeons may experience breathing difficulties and even die. Currently, diagnosis is based on the observation of clinical symptoms, viral nucleic acid testing, etc.

Clinical Application:

· Early - stage Diagnosis:
The PCR detection technology has high sensitivity and high specificity, and can accurately detect pigeon herpesvirus infection when pigeons have not shown obvious symptoms. By performing PCR detection on pigeon body fluids, eye secretions, skin - lesion sites, or other tissue samples, virus infection can be effectively detected.

· Viral Load Monitoring:
By detecting the viral load of pigeon herpesvirus through PCR, the severity of the infection can be evaluated and the development trend of the disease can be predicted. For high - risk groups (such as when suspected cases appear in a pigeon flock), PCR detection helps to take timely prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

· Differentiation from Other Diseases:
The clinical manifestations of pigeon herpesvirus may be similar to those of other pigeon diseases (such as pigeon pox and pigeon pneumonia). Therefore, PCR detection can help doctors distinguish different pathogens and avoid misdiagnosis.