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You're sort of right, Lobzi, the virus that cause Marek's is a strain of Herpes - a common virus that causes everything from canker sores to AIDS depending on the virulence of the strain. Don't worry...the Marek's strain does not infect humans. Because Marek's typically attacks the brain...

Vitamin E and selenium...health food store...I don't think you can get enough Vit. E with the Polyvisol without overdosing your bird on other oil-based vitamins (like the B-vitamins) that can cause a toxic reaction.

Given the age, I'm guessing Muscular Dystrophy - probably caused by a deficiency of Vitamin E and Selenium - but could also be genetic MS. You can purchase Vitamin E with Selenium in gelatin capsules at your local health food store. Pierce the capsule with a pin and squirt the oily contents...