Replication of a type I avian adenovirus (CELO) mutant in the chicken embryo

Summary Replication of a CELO large plaque (LP) mutant and that of its wild type small plaque (SP) parent was studied in the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) and in the amnion of 11-day-old embryos. Although both strains produced essentially the same amount of virus in the tissue fluids, they differed in their rates of replication. Replication of the SP parent was maximal in the CAM 24 to 48 hours before that of the LP mutant. Whereas inclusions were observed in SP inoculated CAM 48 hours PI and were present during the course of study; LP inclusions were rare at 72 hours PI and thereafter; LP inclusions were seen at 72 hours PI. Fewer SP than LP particles were required to produce inclusions. No inclusions were seen in sections of the trachea and liver removed at 96 hours PI from embryos inoculated via the amniotic sac with LP and SP virus.Contribution 1466 of the Rhode Island Agriculture Experimental Station.