1Department of Veterinary Microbiology, COVAS, S. V. P. University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, India
2Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, COVAS, S. V. P. University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut, India
*Corresponding author: S Katoch; E-mail: dr.shailjakatoch@gmail.com
Online published on 27 May, 2021.
Case study of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in a seven years old, male African grey parrot reared in aviary in Meerut, died 48 hours after exhibiting clinical signs is reported. The gross examination of carcass revealed heavy ectoparasitic infestation and necropsy examination revealed inflammed respiratory tract, airsaculitis and congestion of liver, spleen and intestine. Microbiological examination of the tissue samples revealed Pseudomona aeruginosa infection, which was found susceptible to quinolones i.e. ciprofloxacin and enrofloxacin, intermediately susceptible to aminoglycosides i.e. gentamicin and streptomycin, but resistant to cephalosporins i.e. ceftriaxone and cefotaxime/clavulanic acid, β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations i.e. amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and ampicillin/cloxacillin, tetracyclines i.e. oxytetracycline, macrolides i.e. erythromycin and chloramphenicol in culture sensitivity test. These antibiotic resistant bacteria can pose threat to in contact immunocompromised aviary workers. Thus necessary biosecurity measures should be implemented in the aviaries to avoid environment associated infectious diseases.
HIGHLIGHTS
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in African grey parrot
Ectoparasitic infestation, lesions on respiratory tract and visceral organs of carcass
Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibited antibiotic resistance to commonly used antibiotics
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, African grey parrot, Antibiotic resistance
