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Rapid Diagnosis of Avian Influenza Virus in Wild Birds: Use of a Portable rRT-PCR and Freeze-dried Reagents in the Field
Published on: August 2, 2011
Emergency and critical care of pet birds
Heather Bowles1, Marla Lichtenberger, Angela Lennox
1Hunt Valley Animal Hospital, 11206 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA. heatherdvm@gmail.com
Abstract:
Critically ill birds must be assessed accurately and provided with immediate supportive care. This article reviews the assessment and diagnostics required for evaluating the critical avian patient. The most common emergencies seen in pet birds are discussed. Diagnostics and treatments protocols are provided to help direct the practitioner toward a complete recovery.
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