Other Bird-Borne Diseases

  • Encephalitis
  • Newcastle Disease
  • Aspergillosis
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Pseudotuberculosis
  • Avian Tuberculosis
  • Coccidiosis
  • Transmissible
  • Gastoenteritis
  • Hog Cholera
  • Cryptococcosis

 

 

CAUSE
 
  • Pigeons
  • Starlings
  • Sparrows
  • Blackbirds
  • Other birds
     
SYMPTOMS
 
  • Varies by disease
     
TREATMENT
 
  • Seek medical attention from a physician
     
PREVENTION
 
  • Wear a face mask or respirator if working in a dry dusty area where bird droppings are present
  • Spray work areas with water and disinfectants to minimize the potential for airborne particles