Chlamydia in falcons

Cause: Chlamydia psittaci · Type: Bacterial

Other names: Chlamydia، Parrot fever

Symptoms

• Conjunctivitis
• Respiratory signs
• Green droppings
• Lethargy

Treatment

Antibiotics (tetracyclines) as the vet directs. A disease transmissible to humans; take precautions.

Prevention

Avoid sick pigeons as food, hygiene.

Season

Not specified

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.

Other diseases

• Salmonella
• Acinetobacter infection
• Avian tuberculosis
• Clostridial enteritis
• Bacterial respiratory infections and septicaemia

Sources

• merckvetmanual.com
• pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov