Avian Trichomoniasis Study Guide
Avian trichomoniasis is a parasitic protozoal disease caused by Trichomonas gallinae, a flagellated protozoan that primarily affe…
Read article →Avian West Nile Virus Study Guide
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that causes significant morbidity and mortality in avian species worldwide. …
Read article →Avian Psittacosis, Ornithosis, and Chlamydiosis Study Guide
Psittacosis, ornithosis, and chlamydiosis are all names for avian chlamydial infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci. This obligat…
Read article →Avian Salmonellosis Study Guide
Avian salmonellosis encompasses a group of diseases caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, affecting poultry, pet birds, and…
Read article →Avian Mycoplasmosis Study Guide
Avian mycoplasmosis is a collective term for clinical diseases caused by pathogenic Mycoplasma species in poultry. The two most e…
Read article →Avian Newcastle Disease Virus Study Guide
Newcastle Disease (ND) is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting domestic poultry and wild birds worldwide. …
Read article →Avian Orthobornavirus Study Guide
Avian orthobornaviruses are neurotropic RNA viruses belonging to the family Bornaviridae within the order Mononegavirales.
Read article →Avian Polyomavirus Study Guide
Avian polyomavirus (APV), also historically known as Budgerigar Fledgling Disease Virus (BFDV), is one of the most significant vi…
Read article →Avian Poxvirus Study Guide
Avian poxvirus (Avipoxvirus) is one of the most significant viral diseases affecting domestic and wild birds worldwide.
Read article →Avian Giardiasis Study Guide
Avian giardiasis is an intestinal protozoal infection caused by Giardia psittaci (in psittacines) and Giardia ardeae (primarily i…
Read article →Avian Knemidocoptes (Scaly Leg Mite) Study Guide
Knemidocoptiasis (also spelled Cnemidocoptiasis or Knemidokoptiasis) is a parasitic skin disease caused by burrowing mites of the…
Read article →Avian Mycobacteriosis Study Guide
Avian mycobacteriosis (often incorrectly termed "avian tuberculosis") is a chronic, progressive, granulomatous disease affecting …
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