42. Survey of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) results in wild songbird populations in Georgia
Description/Abstract
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is a bacterial pathogen affecting wild and domestic birds in North America. MG infects respiratory organs and causes infectious sinusitis and conjunctivitis in both wild and domestic avian populations. Wild birds often do not show symptoms but can act as a reservoir for MG therefore less is known about this population of birds. Here at the university, we have been working with the Atlanta Audubon, Project Safe Flight to survey dead birds for the presence of MG. Their donations of birds have allowed us to test many different species for the presence of MG. We have found several different species that have come back positive with MG. We aim to continue this survey as a way to increase knowledge of songbird infectious diseases.
Keywords: Avian disease, molecular techniques, FTA, mycoplasma, songbirds
42. Survey of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) results in wild songbird populations in Georgia
Nesbitt 3110
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is a bacterial pathogen affecting wild and domestic birds in North America. MG infects respiratory organs and causes infectious sinusitis and conjunctivitis in both wild and domestic avian populations. Wild birds often do not show symptoms but can act as a reservoir for MG therefore less is known about this population of birds. Here at the university, we have been working with the Atlanta Audubon, Project Safe Flight to survey dead birds for the presence of MG. Their donations of birds have allowed us to test many different species for the presence of MG. We have found several different species that have come back positive with MG. We aim to continue this survey as a way to increase knowledge of songbird infectious diseases.
Keywords: Avian disease, molecular techniques, FTA, mycoplasma, songbirds