Pasteurellosis in Birds (Disease Link Page)

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Pasteurellosis in Birds:

Summary Information
Diseases / List of Bacterial Diseases / Disease description: This disease page is currently predominantly used in Wildpro to *link* different data types and demonstrate inter-relationships. Whilst basic information is available, It does not contain detailed information.
Alternative Names	Pasteurella multocida infection Pasteurella infection See also: Avian cholera
Disease Agents	Pasteurella multocida Pasteurella spp. (D48) Further information on Disease Agents has only been incorporated for agents recorded in species for which a full Wildpro "Health and Management" module has been completed (i.e. for which a comprehensive literature review has been undertaken). Only those agents with further information available are linked below:
	Infectious Agent(s)	Pasteurella multocida (Bacterial Species) Pasteurella (Bacteria Genera)
	Non-infectious Agent(s)	--
	Physical Agent(s)	-- Indirect / Secondary
General Description	In Britain pasteurellosis is seen as a sporadic infection in birds following injury by predators such as cats. In North America, large outbreaks of disease caused by the same organism occur. This is known as Avian cholera. Clinical signs: Acute or chronic Lethargy, weakness. Fluffed-up feathers Eyes closed or part closed. (D48) Pathology: Localised pus formation at bite or scratch site (most common in chronic cases) Septicaemic lesions: Liver - areas of necrosis and inflammation Spleen - areas of necrosis and inflammation (D48)
Further Information	Commonly seen in birds following attacks by cats or other predators; may cause the deaths of as many as 60% of birds bitten by cats and rescued alive (J3.109.w1, D48) Diagnosis: Suspect in birds bitten or scratched by a cat or dog. (D48) Treatment: Antibiotics. Treatment is most likely to be successful if started soon after the injury has occurred. (D48)
Techniques linked to this disease	Chapter 2 - B36 Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases - Specimen Collection and Preservation Chapter 3 - B36 Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases - Specimen shipment Chapter 4 - B36 Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases - Disease Control Operations Appendix A - B36 Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases - Sample specimen history form
Host taxa groups /species	Isolated from casualty birds including blackbirds (Turdus merula - Eurasian blackbird), starlings (Sturnus vulgaris - Common starling), feral pigeons (Columba livia - Rock pigeon), black-headed gull (Larus ridibundas - Common black-headed gull), tawny owl (Strix aluco - Tawny owl), lapwing (Vanellus vanellus - Northern lapwing) (J3.109.w1), Brown rats (Rattus norvegicus - Brown rat), cats and dogs are recognised to be healthy carriers, with the bacterium being carried in the mouths of many cats and dogs (J3.109.w1, D48)). Further information on Host species has only been incorporated for species groups for which a full Wildpro "Health and Management" module has been completed (i.e. for which a comprehensive literature review has been undertaken).

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