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| Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 18 2009, 09:56 AM (29 Views) | |
| BUUZBEE | Feb 18 2009, 09:56 AM Post #1 |
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Candidiasis: Avian candidiasis is a mycotic disease primarily involving the upper alimentary tract. The most common organism isolated is Candida albicans. Certain conditions favor pathogenic overgrowth of Candida. Predisposing factors include prolonged antibiotic therapy, malnutrition and poor sanitation. Young birds are more susceptible. A diagnosis of candidiasis cannot be made on laboratory culture alone, since the organisms can be normal inhabitants of the avian alimentary tract. The degree of mucosal involvement varies from mild white streaking to severe diphtheric membrane formation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Candidiasis and cryptococcosis are the 2 most common yeast infections of birds. Although most commonly thought to be opportunistic fungi, primary disease may be caused by either yeast. |
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