Avian Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
what causes avian tuberculosis
A
m avium
2
Q
what age birds affected
A
more often in adult birds
3
Q
non specific clinical signs
A
dullness
emaciation
lameness
4
Q
lesions
A
granuloma lesions in liver, spleen, bone marrow, intestine
5
Q
can it cause infections in other species
A
yes in immunocompromised humans
rare in cats, dogs, horses, pigs
6
Q
diagnosis
A
tuberculin testing using m avium (PPD)
macroscopic lesions
ZN staining
