The document also discusses health issues for exotic birds like psittacosis, a bacterial infection, and beak and feather disease caused by a virus. Treatment and prevention of diseases in pet birds is also outlined.
Disease Surveillance and Research. Bird Disease Prevention Methods.Can pet birds get malaria from wild birds? How long does avian malaria treatment typically take? Are certain bird species more resistant to malaria? Can avian malaria spread to humans or mammals?
Treatment and Prevention. Treating ectoparasite infestations in birds can be difficult, especially in wild populations. However, some options are available: Insecticides: Certain insecticides can be used to kill ectoparasites on birds.
