Diagnosis is usually made on postmortem with virus isolation and characteristic histopathology changes. Vaccination in the face of an outbreak is considered by some to be controversial, since handling may help spread the virus. A vaccination using killed vaccine is available and can be given in a series of two injections, 4-8 weeks apart. Some species, such as cockatoos, have had vaccination reactions. Only birds with high risk of exposure, such as pet store birds, should be vaccinated.
Prevention is the best way to avoid an outbreak.
Strict quarantine measures should be carried out. Some advise not to mix conures with Amazons, since conures can be asymptomatic carriers and serve as a source of infection for susceptible birds. All rights reserved.