An outbreak of erysipelas in chukars.
A peracute severe outbreak of erysipelas in chukars (Alectoris chukar) caused 55% mortality. Pheasants and quails on the same premises were not affected. Possible sources of infection and pathogenesis are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000382:microbiology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000662:veterinary*; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004888:Erysipelothrix / Q000302:isolation & purification