Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds*

Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife. Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds provides biologists, wildlife managers, wildlife and veterinary health professionals and students with the most comprehensive reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases affecting wild birds. Bringing together contributions from an international team of experts, the book offers the most complete information on these diseases, their history, causative agents, significance and population impact. Focusing on more than just treatment, special emphasis is given to disease processes, recognition and epidemiology. Special Features: --The most complete reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases in wild birds --Emphasis on disease processes, epidemiology and recognition --Offers perspective on the global significance of these diseases and their population impact --Written by leading researchers and experts from around the world Viral Diseases Chapter 1: Newcastle Disease Chapter 2: Arbovirus Chapter 3: Avian Herpesviruses Chapter 4: Duck Plague Chapter 5: Avian Influenza Chapter 6: Avian Pox Chatper 7: Orthoreoviruses Chapter 8: Avian Adenoviruses Chapter 9: Circovirus Chapter 10: Papillomaviruses and Polyomaviruses Chapter 11: Retroviral Infections Bacterial and Fungal Diseases Chapter 12: Avian Cholera Chapter 13: Salmonellosis Chapter 14: Avian Tuberculosis Chatper 15: Avian Chlamydiosis Chapter 16: Mycoplasmosis Chapter 17: Erysipelas Chapter 18: Borrelia Chapter 19: Tularemia Chapter 20: Aspergillosis Biotoxins Chapter 21: Avian Botulism Chapter 22: Mycotoxicosis Chapter 23: Algal Biotoxins