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ReviewPoultry science2026

Fowl adenovirus infections: A comprehensive review of prevalence, pathogenesis, diagnosis, control, and economic impact.

Md Mominul Islam, Mst Marium Akter Nadia, Md Rakibul Islam, Md Sadequl Islam, Shanaz Alam Sunny, Mahfuzul Islam, Sajeda Sultana, Md Jahangir Alam

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Review in Poultry science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Md Mominul IslamDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh. Electronic address: mominul_path@sau.edu.bd.
Mst Marium Akter NadiaFaculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Md Rakibul IslamDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Md Sadequl IslamDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.
Shanaz Alam SunnyDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Mahfuzul IslamDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Sajeda SultanaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
Md Jahangir AlamDepartment of Animal Production and Management, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs), used to be recognized as non-malignant pathogens, have now evolved into notable pathogens threatening global poultry productions. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the escalating challenges posed by FAdVs. There is already a wide variety of genetic types or strains within the virus population of the genus Aviadenovirus, FAdVs, where distinct serotypes are already present as the causative agent of Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH) and Hydropericardium Hepatitis Syndrome (HHS). These viruses are widely distributed throughout the globe, hypervirulent strains are arising particularly novel genotypes of FAdV-4, spreading from Asia into new regions. As these pathogens cause high mortality, decreased growth performance, carcass being unfit for consumption, and various measures are needed to be taken for controlling these pathogens by vaccination and other control measures, its economic impact is considerably significant. Intensive farming system, new virus strain formation via mutation and recombination, immunosuppressive co-infection worsening the health of host usually facilitates the appearance of these pathogens. Controlling these diseases is hard because of having different serotypes and prevention includes mainly maintaining proper biosecurity and specific vaccination against specific serotype of the virus. However, it is more important to conduct more research into cross-protective vaccines, improved molecular diagnostics, and enhanced global surveillance. This review focuses on the importance of integrating strategies to lessen the adverse effects of FAdVs, as it's endangering poultry health, economic sustainability, and food security.

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Adenoviridae InfectionsAviadenovirusChickensPoultry DiseasesAnimalsPrevalenceDiagnosisEpidemiologyFowl adenovirusPathogenesisPrevention

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PMCPMC12919256

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