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Infectious Diseases (34)
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Aspergillosis 
Describes the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots.
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/aspergil.htm
Avian Diseases Reading Room 
Covers allergic alveolitis, heavy metal poisoning, polyoma virus, salmonella, e coli, and exotic newcastle disease. By the National Cockatiel Society.
http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/Diseases/avianDiseases.html
Avian Gastric Yeast 
Formerly known as megabacteria, it grows in a narrow zone of the stomach and can infect poultry, companion, and wild birds.
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/yeast.html
Avian Infectious Diseases 
Lists the most common agents of disease seen in pet birds including viral, bacterial, and fungal.
http://www.santaclarapethospital.com/722698.html
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.
http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/avian_pox.htm
Avian Tuberculosis 
Article by a veterinarian on this serious problem that could affect both people and flocks of birds. Discusses diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.internationalparrotletsociety.org/aviantb.html
House Finch Conjuctivitis 
Questions and answers about this condition. Contains photographs. From Pennsylvania Wildlife Series.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/reallen/Thesis.html
House Finch Disease Survey 
Monitors the occurrence of mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, a disease that affects House Finches and other wild bird species in the United States and Canada. Describes the disease and how to recognize it.
http://birds.cornell.edu/HOFI/index.html
Merck Veterinary Manual: Caged Birds 
Provides an index to a variety of avian diseases such as bacterial, mycotic, parasitic, and viral.
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/toc_170300.htm
PetPlace.com - Pacheco's Disease 
Caused by a group of psittacine herpesviruses. Article includes an overview, what to watch for, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.petplace.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=507
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.
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_007.htm
Psittacosis 
Also known as chlamydiosis or chlamydia which can be passed from bird to human. Discusses transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of this dangerous disease.
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/psittico.htm
Understanding Psittacosis 
Article discusses the symptoms, control, and treatment of what is also known as parrot fever, ornithosis, or chlamydiosis in birds.
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/psittacosis.htm
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