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Fowl cholera is a bacterial disease of chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and other birds, caused by P multocida. Lesions are typically found in the conjunctiva and other structures of the head, lungs, and liver. Fowl cholera causes acute death and chronic caseous to fibrinous inflammation and necrosis.
Other Names: Pasteurellosis. Fowl cholera (FC) is a highly contagious bacterial disease of domestic and wild birds worldwide. It is caused by Pasteurella multocida, a gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod shaped bacteria. There are 16 somatic serotypes of P. multocida, each with varying pathogenicity.
Fowl cholera is a bacterial infection caused by Pasteurella multocida. This infection is also referred to as avian pasteurellosis and avian hemorrhagic septicemia. All poultry species, including game birds and waterfowl, are susceptible to this type of bacteria.
Fowl cholera is also called avian cholera, avian pasteurellosis and avian hemorrhagic septicemia. [1] It is the most common pasteurellosis of poultry. As the causative agent is Pasteurella multocida, it is considered to be a zoonosis . Adult birds and old chickens are more susceptible.
Fowl Cholera in Chickens – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention. Fowl Cholera is an acute infectious disease found in avian species including waterfowl, turkeys, and chickens, and is caused by the bacterium, Pasteurella multocida.
A chicken with the chronic form of fowl cholera can be asymptomatic, showing no signs of infection. Unfortunately, this can be spread to other chickens who catch it and get extremely sick.
Fowl cholera is a contagious bacterial infection. The disease can range from acute septicaemia (blood poisoning) to chronic and localised infections. Domestic fowl, game birds and small feral birds are susceptible. Turkeys are more susceptible than chickens, older chickens are more susceptible than younger ones, and some breeds of chickens are ...
