Avian vacuolar myelinopathy
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002550
A neurological disease affecting waterbirds, primarily bald eagles and American coots, in the southern U.S. Birds affected with AVM lack muscle coordination and therefore have difficulty flying and swimming.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-002550 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Biological substances |
| Abbreviation | AVM |
| References | USGS National Wildlife Health Center at http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_vacuolar_myelinopathy/ |
Record as JSON
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}
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