Botulism

Botulism is an intoxication of poultry caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum. The disease is characterized by progressive flaccid paralysis, especially involving the legs, wings, neck, and eyelids, ofte...

Clinical signs

Bird species

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Flaccid Paralysis Pathognomonic Eyelid Paralysis Pathognomonic Reluctance To Move Specific Absence Of Gross Lesions Pathognomonic Maggots In Crop Specific Beetles In Crop Specific

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Duck Susceptibility: moderate

Ostrich Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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