Avian Tuberculosis Flashcards
Avian tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium gallinarum
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Avian tuberculosis is a generalised disease
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The most severe form of avian tuberculosis can be seen in 1-4 week old chicken
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The agent of avian tuberculosis infects animals generally per os
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Mycobacterium avium subsp avium causes tuberculosis in humans
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Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium causes avian tuberculosis
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The agent of avian tuberculosis can survive in the soil for several months
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Drop of egg production is a clinical sign of avian tuberculosis
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Clinical signs of avian tuberculosis can be seen in old birds
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Poultry are widely vaccinated for the prevention of avian tuberculsosis
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Avian tuberculosis is very frequent in large scale poultry farms
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The causative agent of avian tuberculosis is a resistant bacterium
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Avian tuberculosis is mainly seen in chicken below 2 months of age
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In case of avian tuberculosis tubercles can be seen in liver and spleen
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Avian tuberculosis is treated with penicillin and tetracyclines
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