They are air-born and difficult to control. You may have a carrier of the disease for years, and then, when stressed, whether by breeding or an upset, he begins to shed. The carrier may, or may not, die, but he will spread it to others that are susceptible, and will die. Any that live through an outbreak will become immune to the virus, but they may, or may not, become carriers to create a threat later. Many of the viruses are intranuclear, meaning that they attack the nucleus of cells.
Most viruses are incurable with current avian medicine.
Select one of the following or browse all by scrolling. This virus is normally fatal. It is an intranuclear virus that is air-born and spreads rapidly. It is administered by dissolving one 200 MG capsule in 8 ounce of water, and it must be used for at least 2 weeks past the last death. Any affected birds may sometimes be saved by giving a stronger solution orally .