Diseases

Avian Leukosis

A group of transmissible viral diseases of chickens and turkeys. Liver tumors are found in most forms, but tumors can be found elsewhere.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A group of transmissible viral diseases of chickens and turkeys. Liver tumors are found in most forms, but tumors can be found elsewhere.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Leukosis, Avian
  • Avian Leukoses
  • Leukoses, Avian

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Aspects Covered

33 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemically induced, classification, complications, congenital, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, diet therapy, drug therapy, economics, embryology, enzymology, epidemiology, etiology, genetics, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, mortality, nursing, parasitology, pathology, physiopathology, prevention & control, psychology, radiotherapy, surgery, therapy, transmission, urine, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

don't forget also BIRDS (NIM) or specific bird (IM) & check tag ANIMALS

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Tree Numbers

  1. C01w.925w.782.815.096w
  2. C01w.925w.928.120w
  3. C04w.557.337w.372.216w
  4. C04w.619.531.216w
  5. C15.378w.508w.372.216w
  6. C22w.131.094w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Avian Leukosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001353. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001353
  2. Avian Leukosis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoid_leucosis
  3. Avian Leukosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10859389