摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a vaccine which is protective against avian polyomavirus infection in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order which comprises an immunogenic amount of a modified live avian polyomavirus in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods are also provided for preventing avian polyomavirus infection in a bird, or in several different species of birds, classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order, comprising administering a vaccine comprising an immunogenic amount of a modified live avian polyomavirus and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A preferred embodiment provides a modified live avian polyomavirus vaccine for prevention of wild-type infection in a budgerigar, lovebird or cockatiel.</p> |