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I have not though I have heard others have. I got the meds after the losses. Someone wrote to me recenty and said their bird recovered and was able to walk after a month or so on her own with no meds (but that has to be extraordinarily rare) and I have seen stories of one or two others that...

Some stay that way for several weeks or even months if they are pampered/fed. I would start her on an anti-herpes med if you are hoping she will recover (though the meds can cause kidney problems so use with caution).

Yes if one bird has it they likely all do but it is a herpes virus that is usually dormant. Many if not most birds will live their entire lives with a mild strain and never have a sign or symptom, but occasionally a bird that is being picked on or has another illness that is stressing them out...

I'm in the U.S. Not sure what tests are used for live birds these days but here is one thread on it. But if I were you I would find out what tests are available before you visit a vet (or maybe just send a sample off yourself). Maybe there are newer/better tests now...

Some use acyclovir, I use Valtrex. Both are cheap generic drugs but you need a script from your vet, then fill it at a local pharmacy. Use a small part of one tablet. I have had Mareks in the flock for nearly 6 years. First year there were a few losses (mainly adolescents that were stressed)...

If it is Mareks then it was likely triggered by some type of stress. Has she been stressed or picked on? Some of us are using antiherpes medications with success for Mareks so it isn't a hopeless situation, but catching it early is important. Also it seems a lot of Mareks birds develop an odd...