Bacterial Causes of Arthritis in Pigeons

Authors: Amer MM

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000277

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Arthritis can be considered as a threat for production due to it causes losses. The condition is produced by multifactorial including include infection and mangemaetal factors. Bacterial infections including Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) var. Copenhagen, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis, are most important bacterial pathogens inducing arthritis in pigeon. Lesion characterized by swollen, hot painful joint. Lameness is seen case of hock and toe joint, as well as dropped wing inability to fly in wing joint affection. Prevention depends mainly on hygienic measures and treatment of infective bacteria. The objective of this mini review is to reminders with bacterial causes of arthritis in pigeons.

Keywords: Arthritis; Columbidae; Pigeons; Hock Joints

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