Abstract
The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM). The Journal considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in the field of infectious diseases. The Journal has been in publication since 2011, is included in the DOAJ since 2018 and is a member of COPE since 2021. The SLJID practices a double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, the SLJID publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. The published articles are subsequently compiled into two issues in April and October. The SLJID does not charge any article processing or publication fee.
Highlights
Introduction and ObjectivesInfectious bursal disease (IBD) is a highly contagious, immunosuppressive disease of young chicken
Phylogenetic analysis of infectious bursal disease virus isolated from three provinces of Sri Lanka
Out of two infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) serotypes, only serotype 1 is pathogenic in chicken, which is further classified into three pathotypes
Summary
Introduction and ObjectivesInfectious bursal disease (IBD) is a highly contagious, immunosuppressive disease of young chicken. Phylogenetic analysis of infectious bursal disease virus isolated from three provinces of Sri Lanka RMIM Rathnayake, SSS de S Jagoda, AW Kalupahana Affected birds manifest with depression, ruffled feathers, diarrhoea, and reduced appetite.
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