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===Turkey coryza===
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*A highly infectious upper respiratory tract infection of poults caused by ''B. avium''
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''Bordetella avium'' is a species of the ''[[Bordetella species - overview|Bordetella]]'' genus.
*High morbidity, low mortality
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*Infection spread by direct contact, aerosol and from the environment
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''B.avium'' causes [[Turkey coryza]], a highly infectious upper respiratory tract infection of poultry.
*Rhinotracheitis
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*Mucus accumulation in the nares
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*Swelling of maxillary sinuses
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[[Category:Bordetella_species]][[Category:Poultry]]
*Beak breathing, lacrimation, sneezing
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*Predisposes to infection with [[Escherichia coli|''E. coli'']]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]]
*Treatment with antibiotics
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*Bacterin and modified live vaccines available[[Category:Bordetella_species]][[Category:Poultry]]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]
 
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