Fjerkrækolera
Also known as: Aviær pasteurellose
Notifiable
Fjerkrækolera er en smitsom bakteriel septikæmisk sygdom hos fugle forårsaget af Pasteurella multocida. Peracutte former giver pludselig død med få tegn, mens kroniske former giver lokale infektioner som hævede kamme, led og bihuler. Kalkuner og vandfugle er særligt modtagelige.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Peracute
- Body systems:
- Multisystemic, Respiratory
- Affected species:
- CHICKEN, DUCK, GOOSE, TURKEY
- Reference codes:
- NCBITAXON 747
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Reviews Pasteurella multocida as the cause of fowl cholera and its peracute, acute and chronic presentations.
- WOAH (OIE)
- NCBI Taxonomy
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