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Etiologic agents and diseases found associated with clinical aspergillosis in falcons

Walter Tarello1

  • 1Avian & Exotic Division, Pet Connection Veterinary Clinic, P.O. Box 450288, Dubai, UAE.

International Journal of Microbiology
|July 15, 2011
PubMed

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Aspergillosis in captive falcons is often linked to other diseases like chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) and Babesia shortti. These co-infections may predispose falcons to fungal infections.

Area of Science:

  • Avian Medicine
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Aspergillosis is a significant fungal disease affecting captive birds.
  • Understanding co-infections is crucial for diagnosing and treating avian diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail parasitological, microbiological, and pathological findings in captive falcons with aspergillosis.
  • To identify concomitant diseases and potential predisposing factors for aspergillosis in falcons.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 94 clinically diseased captive falcons diagnosed with Aspergillus species.
  • Identification of concurrent parasitic, bacterial, and other pathological conditions.
  • Comparison with a control group of 2000 diseased falcons without aspergillosis.

Main Results:

  • Aspergillosis was frequently associated with other conditions, including chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), Caryospora sp., and Serratospiculum seurati.
  • Prevalence of Babesia shortti, CFIDS, Mannheimia (Pastorella) haemolytica, Escherichia coli, and falcon herpes virus was significantly higher in falcons with aspergillosis compared to controls.
  • Multiple co-infections were identified in 28 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Aspergillosis in captive falcons often occurs with other diseases.
  • Certain conditions, such as Babesia shortti and CFIDS, may act as predisposing factors for developing aspergillosis.
  • Further research into these associations can improve falcon health management.

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