Methods of Treating and Preventing Neurological Symptoms Caused by Avian Reovirus and Novel Associated Characteristics

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms caused by an avian reovirus, enteric reovirus strain (ERS), and associated characteristics. Other embodiments generally comprise and immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising an ERS for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms.

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       14 . An immunogenic composition comprising an enteric reovirus strain selected from the group consisting of strain ERS 060E (ATCC Deposit number PTA-4782), strain ERS 074 (ATCC Deposit number PTA-4783), and strain ERS 1037 (ATCC Deposit number PTA-4735). 
   
   
       15 . The immunogenic composition or vaccine of  claim 14 , wherein the immunogenic composition further comprises a vaccine strain of at least one of Marek's Disease Virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus, Newcastle Disease Virus, Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus, Fowl Pox Virus, and Chicken Anemia Agent. 
   
   
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       19 . An avian reovirus ERS selected from the group consisting of strain ERS 060E, strain ERS 074, and strain ERS 1037.