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Roundworm

Gastrointestinal parasites can cause many problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines, but also affects the normal functions of other organs. Roundworms, in particular, are a type of parasite which affects the bird’s digestive tract.

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Scaly Face Or Leg Mite Infection

Parasites can cause skin problems for birds, just as they do in other animals and humans. Scaly Face or Leg Mite, is a parasitic skin condition which commonly affects budgies, canaries and finches. In parrots, it is usually only a problem for budgerigars.

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Cloacal Prolapse

Cloacal prolapse or vent prolapse is a condition where the inner tissues of the cloaca protrude (hang out) from the vent, exposing the intestines, cloaca or uterus. The cloaca is the part of the bird’s body which stores urates, feces, urine and egg. The cloacal lips (or vent) are used to control the passage and frequency of droppings and other eliminations.

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Avian Papillomatosis

Papillomatosis disease is a viral infection causing the growth of papillomas in a bird’s digestive tract. Papillomas are the thickened tissues or tissue growths, which appear similar to pink cauliflower. These papillomas can grow anywhere, depending on the origin of the herpesvirus infection. However, it usually infects the bird’s mouth, stomach, intestines and cloaca.

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Vitamin A Deficiency in Birds

Birds with an exclusive diet of seeds and nuts — especially sunflower seeds and peanuts — tend to have a vitamin A deficiency. The deficiency usually goes undiagnosed in pet birds.

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Avian Candidiasis

There are many diseases and infections common between humans and birds. One particular digestive disorder in birds that is also seen in humans, especially babies, is yeast infection Candidiasis (or thrush).

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Polyomavirus is a deadly infection that affects many of the bird’s body parts and organs simultaneously. This infection affects caged birds, especially those from the parrot family. Young birds from newborn to juveniles (14-56 days), are the birds most at risk and is usually fatal. Though not proven, adult birds are thought to form some immunity to polyomavirus.

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Avian Influenza

Avian influenza (or bird flu) is a lung and airway disease found in birds, and it is caused by the influenza virus. This viral infection can also spread to humans, so if your bird is infected, seek immediate treatment and take all necessary precautions to prevent an outbreak of bird flu.

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Avian Poxvirus Infections in Birds

Poxvirus infections can happen in any bird, and is named after the specific bird species affected by it, like turkey pox, pigeon pox, canary pox, etc. The incidence of Poxvirus infections in pet birds has been greatly reduced due to the import restrictions of exotic birds.

• Symptoms and Types of Poxvirus
• Causes of Poxvirus
• Treatment of Poxvirus
• Prevention in Poxvirus

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