Evaluation of a Bacteriological and Mycological Examination of Psittacine Birds

Dorrestein, Gerry M.; Mn, Buitelaar; Mh, van der Hage; Zwart, P.

doi:10.2307/1590448

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“…Reports of isolation of Pasteurella sp. from psittacine species with or without lesions have also been reported by Rolf (1977), Baker (1980), Dorrestein et al (1985), and Drew et al (1993). Although disease in pigeons caused by P. multocida seems to be rare, P. multocida was isolated from three out of 15 wild pigeons sampled by MacDonald et al (1981).…”

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Identification of members of the Pasteurellaceae isolated from birds and characterization of two new taxa isolated from psittacine birds

Bisgaard¹,

Hinz²,

Petersen³

et al. 1999

Avian Pathology

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A collection of 43 unclassified members of the Pasteurellaceae, most of which were obtained from lesions, were investigated using an extensive battery of phenotypical tests as well as by ribotyping. The isolates had been made from Anser anser forma (f) domestica (d), Agapornis fischer, Amazona spp., Ara macao, Columba livia f.d., Melanopsittacus undulatus, and Psittacus erithacus. Comparison of results with those obtained from reference strains allowed classification of 25 strains. Three strains were identified as Pasteurella dagmatis, P. sp. A, and [P.] aerogenes, respectively. Twenty strains were classified as taxon 3 and two as taxon 14. Eighteen strains, all originating from psittacine species, belonged to two new taxa, tentatively named Bisgaard taxon 33 and taxon 37. Characters obtained with taxon 33 allowed classification within the family Pasteurellaceae, while the final classification of taxon 37 remains to be investigated. The present investigation underlines the problems confronting diagnostic laboratories attempting to identify members of the family Pasteurellaceae isolated from birds.

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Identification of members of the Pasteurellaceae isolated from birds and characterization of two new taxa isolated from psittacine birds

Bisgaard¹,

Hinz²,

Petersen³

et al. 1999

Avian Pathology

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“…On the other hand, in a parrot study, Dorrestein et al (1985) reported the isolation of Serratia liquefaciens, Serratia marcescens and Serratia odoriferous from asymptomatic birds, while the presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii and E. coli was associated with clinical manifestations and macroscopic changes in necropsy.…”

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A survey on gram-negative bacteria in saffron finches (Sicalis flaveola) from illegal wildlife trade in Brazil

Davies

Guimarães

Milanelo³

et al. 2016

Braz. J. Vet. Res. Anim. Sci.

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Passerines such as canaries or finches are the most unlawfully captured species that are sent to wildlife centers in São Paulo, Brazil. Captured birds may have infection by opportunistic bacteria in stressful situations. This fact becomes relevant when seized passerine are reintroduced. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health state of finches from illegal wildlife trade using microbiological approaches. Microbiological samples were collected by cloacal and tracheal swabs of 100 birds, captured during 2012 and 2013. The results indicate high frequency of gram-negative bacteria in feces and oropharynx, especially from the Enterobacteriaceae family (97.5%). The most frequent genera were Escherichia coli (46.5%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (10.4%). Enterobacter cloacae, Serratia liquefaciens, Serratia spp. Klebsiella oxytoca and Citrobacter freundii were isolated with lower frequency from asymptomatic birds. The presence of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) and Shiga toxinproducing strain (STEC) confirm the zoonotic risks and public health concern.Keywords: Birds. Sicalis flaveola. Microbiology. Enterobacteria. Public health. ResumoNo Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, os pássaros como os canários-da-terra têm sido uma das espécies mais frequentemente resgatadas do tráfico ilegal e enviadas aos centros de vida selvagem. Em situações de estresse estas aves podem ser acometidas por infecções causadas por bactérias oportunistas. Este fato é de grande importância quando é planejada da reintrodução das aves na natureza. O presente trabalho foi delineado para avaliar o estado de saúde de canários-da-terra resgatados do tráfico ilegal. Foram colhidas soabes da traqueia e da cloaca de 100 aves resgatadas durante os anos de 2012 e 2013. Os resultados obtidos revelaram alta frequência de bactérias gram-negativas nas fezes e no orofaringe dos animais, com maior frequência para os membros da família Enterobacteriaceae (97,5%). Os gêneros mais frequentes foram Escherichia coli (46,55) e Klebsiella pneumoniae (10,4%). Outros microorganismos incluindo Enterobacter cloacae, Serratia liquefaciens, Serratia spp, Klebsiella oxytoca e Citrobacter freundii também foram isolados em menor frequencia de aves assintomáticas. A presença de estirpes de Escherichia coli enteropagênicas (EPEC) e as produtoras da toxina de Shiga confirmam o risco de zoonose e a importância para saúde pública deste tipo de ave. Palavras-chave:Aves. Sicalis flaveola. Microbiologia. Enterobactérias. Saúde pública. | 287Braz.

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“…The most common infection route is by inhalation of the spores (Reavill, 1996). Mucor infections have been reported as possible aetiological agents of meningoencephalitis in birds (Orcutt and Bartick, 1994); they have also been isolated from a military macaw (Ara militaris) with severe bronchopneumonia (Dorrestein et al, 1985) and from a penguin with pneumonia and air sacculitis (Pelto, 1988). There are a few documented cases of diseases caused by Penicillium, described as the aetiological agent of a localized beak infection in a macaw (Ara ararauna) (Bengoa et al, 1994), associated with feather lesions and found in the lungs, air sacs, liver and other tissues of a captive New World toucanet (Reavill, 1996).…”

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Fungal flora in the trachea of birds from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Spain

García¹,

Lanzarot²,

Rodas³

et al. 2007

Vet. Med.

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ABSTRACT:In the present work we study the prevalence of fungal flora in the tracheal epithelium of wild birds in a rehabilitation centre. Two hundred and sixteen birds representing 26 species from seven orders were sampled. Yeasts and moulds were isolated from 92 of the birds sampled (42.5%); in 24.5% only yeasts, in 12.5% only moulds and in 5.5% both moulds and yeasts together. The cattle egret was where the greatest number of animals with positive isolation was detected. The prevalence of yeasts shows significant differences between raptors and Ciconiiformes. Within the yeast flora, basically there were strains belonging to the genus Candida, mainly C. albicans. In the moulds, almost a half of them belonged to the genus Aspergillus.

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Evaluation of a Bacteriological and Mycological Examination of Psittacine Birds

Cited by 38 publications

References 2 publications

Identification of members of the Pasteurellaceae isolated from birds and characterization of two new taxa isolated from psittacine birds

Identification of members of the Pasteurellaceae isolated from birds and characterization of two new taxa isolated from psittacine birds

A survey on gram-negative bacteria in saffron finches (Sicalis flaveola) from illegal wildlife trade in Brazil

Fungal flora in the trachea of birds from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Spain

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