What does ALV stand for?

Avian Leukosis Virus

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Several novel criteria have been tested to assist in the differential diagnosis of tumors induced by Marek's disease virus (MDV) from those induced by avian leukosis virus (ALV) and reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV).

Avian Pathol: Novel criteria for the diagnosis of Marek's disease ...

The identification of endogenous avian leukosis virus (ALV) and endogenous avian retrovirus (EAV) in chick cell-derived measles and mumps vaccines in current use has raised concern about transmission of these retroviruses to vaccine recipients.

Lack of Evidence of Endogenous Avian Leukosis Virus and Endogenous ...

Some 45 years ago, it was found that apparently healthy hens could transmit avian leukosis virus (ALV) vertically in eggs (4); later it was demonstrated that live virus vaccines made in CEF were contaminated with infectious ALV (5).

Adventitious Viral Genomes in Vaccines but Not in Vaccinees