Infectious Diseases (34)

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http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/aspergil.htm
Aspergillosis Open in a new browser window
   Describes the most common fungal infection in birds. Short discussion of the disease, particularly in parrots.
   http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/aspergil.htm
http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/Diseases/avianDiseases.html
Avian Diseases Reading Room Open in a new browser window
   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
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PS019
Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans Open in a new browser window
   Describes types of diseases that do not pose a serious threat, but that pet and poultry owners should be aware of.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PS019
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/yeast.html
Avian Gastric Yeast Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.santaclarapethospital.com/722698.html
Avian Infectious Diseases Open in a new browser window
   Lists the most common agents of disease seen in pet birds including viral, bacterial, and fungal.
   http://www.santaclarapethospital.com/722698.html
http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/avian_pox.htm
Avian Pox Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.internationalparrotletsociety.org/aviantb.html
Avian Tuberculosis Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.parrottalk.com/chamydia-psittaci.htm
Chlamydia Psittaci: (Parrot Fever) Infection in Companion Birds Open in a new browser window
   Doctor discusses this bacterial infection commonly known as psittacosis and contagious between psittacine species.
   http://www.parrottalk.com/chamydia-psittaci.htm
http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=11369&cid=3874&category=
Effective Treatments for Common Avian Parasites Open in a new browser window
   Veterinary article that covers mites, giardia, roundworms, tapeworms, trichomoniasis, and coccidian parasites.
   http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=11369&cid=3874&category=
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/reallen/Thesis.html
House Finch Conjuctivitis Open in a new browser window
   Questions and answers about this condition. Contains photographs. From Pennsylvania Wildlife Series.
   http://filebox.vt.edu/users/reallen/Thesis.html
http://birds.cornell.edu/HOFI/index.html
House Finch Disease Survey Open in a new browser window
   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
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM031
Improved Aviculture Management May Prevent Candidiasis in Birds Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM031
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/toc_170300.htm
Merck Veterinary Manual: Caged Birds Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no1/fischer2.htm
Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis in Wild Songbirds: The Spread of a New Contagious Disease in a Mobile Host Population Open in a new browser window
   Report about the disease, particularly affecting House Finches.
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no1/fischer2.htm
http://www.petplace.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=507
PetPlace.com - Pacheco's Disease Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_007.htm
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Open in a new browser window
   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
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/pbfd.html
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Today Open in a new browser window
   Describes the viral infection that many species of birds are susceptible to.
   http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/pbfd.html
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/psittico.htm
Psittacosis Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/psittacosis.htm
Understanding Psittacosis Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=14242&cid=3874&category=
Veterinary Practice News - Treatments Recommended For Avian Respiratory Problems Open in a new browser window
   Article addresses bacterial infections and aspergillosis.
   http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=14242&cid=3874&category=

Last Updated: 2007-08-12 11:27:30