Rous sarcoma virus

Sarcoma virus Raus is a dangerous infection that can lead to sarcoma in chickens and other birds. It was discovered in 1927 by scientist Hans Sauerbruch, who was then able to isolate the virus in its pure form. Since then, this virus has been transmitted to many laboratory animals and has caused many cases of sarcoma in veterinary medicine. Rous sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that occurs in the bones, tissues and organs of birds. This infection affects all types of chickens, including domestic, sport and genetically modified chickens.

The musculoskeletal system is most susceptible to Rous virus-associated sarcomas, with typical sites of involvement being the skull, shoulder, lower leg, thigh, neck, wings and chest of birds. The characteristic location of the tumor is on the wing extensors