Marek disease is a viral disease that affects chickens and is caused by the Marek's disease virus
Marek disease is a viral disease that affects chickens and is caused by the Marek's disease virus (MDV). It is a highly contagious disease that can cause significant economic losses in the poultry industry. However, there are several ways in which Marek disease has been used and continues to be used to benefit society.
Marek Disease has been used extensively in the development of vaccines. The Marek's disease virus is highly immunosuppressive and can cause severe immunosuppression in chickens. This immunosuppression is similar to that seen in other viral diseases such as HIV and SARS-CoV-2.
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