Some infectious and parasitic diseases in Oklahoma raptors.
Blood films and sera samples from wild Oklahoma raptors (Strigiformes--36 birds, 3 species; Falconiformes--50 birds, 7 species) were examined for hematozoa and tested for serologic antibody response to Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), encephalitis (EEE and WEE), ornithosis, and influenza. Twenty-nine of 36 (80.5) Strigiformes and 24 of 50 (48.0%) Falconiformes showed the presence of one or more hematozoa. Serologic testing revealed the serum of one adult male red-tailed hawk positive for antibody to NDV and one additional adult male red-tailed hawk positive for antibody to type-A influenza.
D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D016782:Apicomplexa; D001715:Bird Diseases; D001717:Birds / Q000276:immunology; D007239:Infections / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009522:Newcastle disease virus / Q000276:immunology; D009825:Oklahoma; D011529:Protozoan Infections, Animal
D000914:Antibodies, Viral