Fowl Adenovirus 8b (FAdV-8b) Group E Causes hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome (HHS) In Broiler Chickens

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This study reveals fowl adenovirus group E causes hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome in broiler chickens, indicating significant pathologies.

Infected broiler chickens displayed notable hepatitis and hydropericardium, showcasing severe organ pathologies.
High ALT and AST levels confirmed liver damage, alongside gross and histological evidence of disease.
Postmortem findings included heart deformities, renal and hepatic hemorrhages, and inclusion bodies in liver cells.
PCR and phylogenetic analysis identified fowl adenovirus group E as a novel cause of hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome.

Makhzoomi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study reveals fowl adenovirus group E causes hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome in broiler chickens, indicating significant pathologies.