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ArticlePoultry science2026

Pathogenicity and genomic characterization of Brazilian fowl adenovirus serotypes 1 and 11.

Gabriel S Zani, Paulo A Esteves, Luizinho Caron, Iara M Trevisol, Amanda O Barbosa, Marcos A Z Mores, Dennis M Junqueira, Meriane Demoliner, Fernando R Spilki, Geferson Fischer and 1 more

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Gabriel S ZaniDepartment of Veterinary Preventive, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-900 RS, Brazil.
Paulo A EstevesEmbrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Concórdia, 89715-899 SC, Brazil.
Luizinho CaronEmbrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Concórdia, 89715-899 SC, Brazil.
Iara M TrevisolEmbrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Concórdia, 89715-899 SC, Brazil.
Amanda O BarbosaDepartment of Veterinary Preventive, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-900 RS, Brazil; Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, 14853 NY, USA.
Marcos A Z MoresEmbrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Concórdia, 89715-899 SC, Brazil.
Dennis M JunqueiraPostgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Viral Evolution (Labevir), Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900 RS, Brazil.
Meriane DemolinerInstitute of Health Sciences, Feevale University, Campus II RS 239, Novo Hamburgo, 93525-075 RS, Brazil.
Fernando R SpilkiInstitute of Health Sciences, Feevale University, Campus II RS 239, Novo Hamburgo, 93525-075 RS, Brazil.
Geferson FischerDepartment of Veterinary Preventive, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-900 RS, Brazil.
Marcelo de LimaDepartment of Veterinary Preventive, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, 96010-900 RS, Brazil. Electronic address: marcelo.lima@ufpel.edu.br.

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Abstract

Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) are important pathogens affecting poultry worldwide. Different serotypes cause distinct disease syndromes in domestic chickens, including gizzard erosions (GE), inclusion body hepatitis (IBH), and hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome (HHS). Despite the economic impact, the evaluation of pathogenicity and genomic features of Brazilian isolates has not yet been assessed. This study aimed to investigate the pathogenic characteristics and whole-genome features of two FAdV Brazilian isolates, BRMSA3762 (FAdV-1) and BRMSA3761 (FAdV-11). For this, pathogenicity was evaluated through inoculation of day-old specific-pathogen-free chickens and embryos. Infected birds were macroscopically and histologically examined in trachea, heart, proventriculus, gizzard, liver, pancreas, duodenum, kidney, and bursa of Fabricius. Also, we analyzed viral distribution in tissues and cloacal virus shedding through real-time PCR. Furthermore, whole-genome sequencing enabled phylogenetic reconstruction and recombination analyses. Results revealed that FAdV-1 was pathogenic, causing severe erosions in the gizzard and a slight alteration in the heart tissue, while FAdV-11 exhibited higher virulence and affected several tissues, including pancreas, liver, gizzard, bursa, and heart. Both viruses were detected in all tissues 8 days post-inoculation, and viral excretion through cloaca occurred throughout the entire experimental period. Differences were established in viral titers, with FAdV-11 demonstrating a higher viral load in tissues and cloacal shedding. In addition, both isolates demonstrated to be pathogenic in SPF chicken embryos. Genomic analysis revealed that BRMSA3762 clustered with sequences from other countries in the Americas, showing no evidence of recombination. Surprisingly, BRMSA3761 clustered with sequences isolated in Europe and the Middle East and was identified as a putative recombinant showing a genetic arrangement closely related to Iranian and Lebanese sequences. Collectively, our findings provide important insights into the pathogenicity of Brazilian fowl adenovirus isolates and contribute to the current understanding of their genetic diversity.

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Adenoviridae InfectionsAviadenovirusChickensGenome, ViralPoultry DiseasesAnimalsBrazilChick EmbryoPhylogenySerogroupSpecific Pathogen-Free OrganismsVirulenceWhole Genome SequencingBrazilFAdVIsolationVirulenceWhole-genome sequencing

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