Naslov
Occurrence of Bacterial and Viral Pathogens in Common and Noninvasive Diagnostic Sampling from Parrots and Racing Pigeons in Slovenia

Autori
Dovč, Alenka ; Jareb, Gregor ; Krapež, Uroš ; Gregurić Gračner, Gordana ; Pintarič, Štefan ; Slavec, Brigita ; Knific Lindtner, Renata ; Kastelic, Marjan ; Kvapil, Pavel ; Mićunović, Jasna ; Vadnjal, Stanka ; Ocepek Pislak, Matjaž ; Zadravec, Marko ; Zorman Rojs, Olga

Izvornik
Avian diseases (0005-2086) 60 (2016), 2; 487-492

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
air samples ; common sampling methods ; infectious diseases ; noninvasive diagnostic method ; Parrots ; pigeons

Sažetak
Airborne pathogens can cause infections within parrot (Psittaciformes) and pigeon (Columbiformes) holdings and, in the case of zoonoses, can even spread to humans. Air sampling is a useful, noninvasive method which can enhance the common sampling methods for detection of microorganisms in bird flocks. In this study, fecal and air samples were taken from four parrot holdings. Additionally, cloacal and oropharyngeal swabs as well as air samples were taken from 15 racing pigeon holdings. Parrots were examined for psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV), proventricular dilatation disease virus (PDDV), adenoviruses (AdVs), avian paramyxovirus type-1 (APMV-1), avian influenza virus (AIV), Chlamydia psittaci (CP), and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). MAC and AdVs were detected in three parrot holdings, CP was detected in two parrot holdings, and PBFDV and PDDV were each detected in one parrot holding. Pigeons were examined for the pigeon circovirus (PiCV), AdVs, and CP ; PiCV and AdVs were detected in all investigated pigeon holdings and CP was detected in five pigeon holdings.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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