title: Conjunctivitis in birds.
abstract: There are numerous causative agents of avian conjunctivitis, many of which are associated with systemic disease. A thorough evaluation of the patient's history and habitat is mandatory, and a complete physical examination and ophthalmic examination are required. The owner should be informed at the initial visit that an orderly sequential approach for obtaining diagnostic specimens is required and that a protracted course of treatment may be required to bring about complete, long-lasting resolution of clinical signs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paul-Murphy
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries*; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries*; D003234:Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D009885:Ophthalmology
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions