Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

SEO Title: Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4): Causes, Transmission, Symptoms and Avian Health

Category: Science & Technology | Animal Diseases | Veterinary Science

UPSC Notes

Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is a virus associated with avian bornavirus infection, particularly in parrots. It is associated with neurological and digestive disease in affected birds.

Key Pointers

  • Virus: Parrot bornavirus.

  • PaBV-4 is one of the genotypes/variants identified in parrots.

  • Associated disease: Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD).

  • Primarily affects psittacine birds/parrots.

  • Can affect the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.

  • Possible signs:

    • Weight loss

    • Regurgitation

    • Digestive problems

    • Neurological abnormalities

  • Important in wildlife conservation and captive-bird health.

  • It is an animal disease, not a major human disease.

Prelims Focus: PaBV-4 → parrots → bornavirus → PDD.