CANDIDIASIS Fungal Infections in Broiler Poultry

CANDIDIASIS (THRUSH)Infections

This disease is also economically not very important. It affects birds and human beings sporadically. It is caused by fungus Candida albicans. It forms cream-like colony on Saboraud’s agar. Monilia albicans also produces similar lesions in some birds.

Host 

Candidiasis can be seen in chicken, turkeys, guinea fowls and other caged birds at the onset of the summer season. Morbidity rate may reach 100 per cent. The disease mostly affects young birds of age group between 10 days and 8 weeks.

Candidiasis Symptoms 

Birds show stunted growth, ruffled feathers and loss of appetite. In acute outbreaks chicks may die without showing appreciable symptoms.