Macrorhabdus ornithogaster, also known by the common name avian gastric yeast, is an infectious fungus usually found in the digestive systems of birds, causing a number of health complications. Formerly believed to be a bacterium, it has been determined to be a yeast.[1]
The fungus affects a wide variety of bird species, from budgerigars to ostriches. Affected birds typically lose weight and die from malnourishment related complications, although in some cases death can be more sudden as a result of vomiting or choking.[2] Detection is usually made through microscopic inspection of the bird's stool, although not all affected birds pass the fungus all the way through their digestive systems.[3]
Birds are typically treated by being given amphotericin over a period of days; a regular dosage being required in order to eliminate the fungus.[2]
Macrorhabdus ornithogaster, also known by the common name avian gastric yeast, is an infectious fungus usually found in the digestive systems of birds, causing a number of health complications. Formerly believed to be a bacterium, it has been determined to be a yeast.
Macrorhabdus ornithogaster je grzib[1], co go ôpisoł Tomasz., Logan, K.F. Snowden, Kurtzman & Phalen 2003. Macrorhabdus ornithogaster nŏleży do zorty Macrorhabdus, rzyndu Saccharomycetales, klasy Saccharomycetes, grōmady Ascomycota i krōlestwa grzibōw.[2][3] Żŏdne podgatōnki niy sōm wymianowane we Catalogue of Life.[2]
Macrorhabdus ornithogaster je grzib, co go ôpisoł Tomasz., Logan, K.F. Snowden, Kurtzman & Phalen 2003. Macrorhabdus ornithogaster nŏleży do zorty Macrorhabdus, rzyndu Saccharomycetales, klasy Saccharomycetes, grōmady Ascomycota i krōlestwa grzibōw. Żŏdne podgatōnki niy sōm wymianowane we Catalogue of Life.
