Mycoplasmosis (sinusitis and eye infection) in canaries and finches
Other names: Cold، Flu، Closed eye
Symptoms
- Swollen, closed eye or tearing (often in one eye)
- Sneezing and discharge from the nostril
- The bird wipes its face on the perches
How it spreads
By droplets and contact, and it increases with crowding and poor ventilation.
Diagnosis
Hard to culture (Merck); PCR from an eye or throat swab.
Treatment
Antibiotics that act on Mycoplasma (such as tetracyclines/doxycycline or tylosin) as directed by the vet, and eye drops. (All under veterinary supervision.)
Prevention
Good ventilation without direct drafts, avoiding crowding, and isolating new birds.
Season
Winter and sudden changes in temperature
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.
Other diseases
- Bacterial enteritis (E. coli and relatives)
- Salmonellosis
- Chlamydiosis (psittacosis)
- Avian tuberculosis
- Campylobacteriosis
- Contaminated water infection (Pseudomonas/Klebsiella)
- Bumblefoot and skin infection
- Yersiniosis (pseudotuberculosis)
Sources
- merckvetmanual.com
- KB (not web-verified this session): widely repeated aviculture/breeder consensus; treat with stated confidence
- merckvetmanual.com