Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 5-17, January 2006

Selected Infectious Diseases of Birds of Prey

  • Michael P. Jones, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Michael P. Jones, DVM, The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Drive, Room C247, Knoxville, TN 37996.

University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA.

Abstract 

Infectious diseases of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic origin are common in wild and captive birds of prey presented to veterinary hospitals for medical care. Veterinarians should be knowledgeable of the infectious agents, clinical signs associated with disease, as well as diagnostic methods and treatment to increase the survival rate of raptors infected with these devastating and fatal diseases. The most commonly seen infectious diseases as well as a few emerging diseases are presented.

Key words:  raptor , bacterial , viral , fungal , parasitic , disease

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PII: S1557-5063(05)00104-7

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2005.11.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 5-17, January 2006

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