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Table 2 Viral shedding rate of chickens challenged with FAdV-4 or -8b in cloacal swabs

From: An inactivated novel chimeric FAdV-4 containing fiber of FAdV-8b provides full protection against hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome and inclusion body hepatitis

Group

Challenged virus

Survival rate

Viral shedding (day post-challenge)

1

2

3

4

5

Vaccinated

FAdV-4

10/10

0/10

0/10

0/10

0/10

0/10

FAdV-8b

10/10

2/10

0/10

0/10

0/10

0/10

Unvaccinated

FAdV-4

5/10

10/10

10/10

8/8

6/6

5/5

FAdV-8b

10/10

8/10

9/10

9/10

9/10

10/10

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Veterinary Research

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