Avian botulism
Paralytic disease caused by the Botulinum neurotoxin
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Avian Botulism is a strain of botulism that affects wild and captive bird populations, most notably waterfowl. This is a paralytic disease brought on by the Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNt) of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum can fall into one of 7 different types which are strains A through G. Type C BoNt is most frequently associated with waterfowl mortality. The Type E strain is also commonly associated with avian outbreaks and is frequently found in fish species which is why most outbreaks occur in piscivorous birds.
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What is Avian Botulism, that has killed over 500 migratory birds at Rajasthan's Sambhar LakeOver 500 migratory birds have died at Rajasthan's Sambhar Lake since October 26 due to an outbreak of avian botulism. Rescue teams are working to save sick birds, transporting them to a rescue center..IndiaTimes - Published |
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