Harlin Roger, Wade Laura
Southside Dog, Cat and Bird Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73149, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2009 Sep;12(3):453-73, Table of Contents. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2009.07.001.
Bacterial and parasitic diseases are not uncommon in domestic doves and pigeons. Many of the bacteria and parasites found in columbids do not cause disease unless the birds are immunocompromised. Often there are underlying viral infections that contribute to illness. This article focuses on some of the more common infections from a practical clinical point of view. Recent updates from the literature are included.
细菌性和寄生虫性疾病在家鸽中并不罕见。在鸽科鸟类中发现的许多细菌和寄生虫不会引发疾病,除非鸟类免疫功能低下。通常存在一些潜在的病毒感染会导致疾病。本文从实际临床角度重点介绍一些较为常见的感染情况。文中包含了文献的最新进展。