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Streptococcal / Staphylococcal Infection
عدوى الستربتوكوكس والستافيلوكوكس
Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
Bacteria that normally live on the skin and membranes of birds without causing harm, but can cause a true infection when the bird's immunity is weakened. They spread through contaminated feed and water or from infected birds.
Symptoms
Diarrhea, listlessness, partial paralysis, emaciation (especially young), abscess-like nodules in organs.
Causes
Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gallinarum, Staphylococcus aureus
Transmission
Contaminated feed or water, and entry of the bacteria through body openings or skin wounds.
Diagnosis
Laboratory examination of samples from droppings and infected tissues.
Treatment
Doxycycline, enrofloxacin, or trimethoprim depending on case severity.
Prevention
Maintain loft hygiene, regular disinfection, prevent waste accumulation.
References
Egyptian Health Council – Pigeon Diseases 2025
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