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Avian Infectious Diseases Lists the most common agents of disease seen in pet birds including viral, bacterial, and fungal. Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Article by a veterinarian about the viral disease that can affect all psittacine birds. Includes photos and links to related content. Aspergillosis Describes the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots. Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans Describes types of diseases that do not pose a serious threat, but that pet and poultry owners should be aware of. PetPlace.com - Pacheco's Disease Caused by a group of psittacine herpesviruses. Article includes an overview, what to watch for, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Avian Pox Learn more about this disease of the skin caused by infection with the avipoxvirus group of viruses. Can spread at bird feeders and through migratory flyways. Avian Tuberculosis Article by a veterinarian on this serious problem that could affect both people and flocks of birds. Discusses diagnosis and treatment. Crop Infections Describes the muscular pouch located in front of a bird's neck near the throat, the causes and signs of infection, how it's diagnosed, and treated. Avian Diseases Reading Room Covers allergic alveolitis, heavy metal poisoning, polyoma virus, salmonella, e coli, and exotic newcastle disease. By the National Cockatiel Society. Improved Aviculture Management May Prevent Candidiasis in Birds Provides detail on Candida albicans, a fungus that can grow uncontrollably and impair respiration and feeding. Discusses management of this condition and the treatment for it. |
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