Bacterial and parasitic diseases of Columbiformes.
Bacterial and parasitic diseases are not uncommon in domestic doves and pigeons. Many of the bacteria and parasites found in columbids do not cause disease unless the birds are immunocompromised. Often there are underlying viral infections that contribute to illness. This article focuses on some of the more common infections from a practical clinical point of view. Recent updates from the literature are included.
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Southside Dog, Cat and Bird Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73149, USA. rharlin@coxinet.net
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D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D046092:Columbiformes; D010273:Parasitic Diseases, Animal / Q000469:parasitology*