Information Package / Course Catalogue
Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases in Cage Birds
Course Code: VİH528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

About the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prophylaxis of bacterial and mycotic diseases in cage birds such as psittacosis, candidiasis and aspergillosis, practical information will be given.

Course Content

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Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Serdar PAŞA
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows theoretical knowledge about bacterial and mycotic diseases in caged birds
2.Puts the diagnosis of major diseases
3.Diseases and methods by choosing the right medication to treat patients, and learn prophylactic approaches
4.Knows how to take samples for the diagnosis of bacterial and mycotic diseases of cage birds.
5.Makes differential diagnosis of diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Meredith. C. Deraney. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 5th Edition. BSAVA Manuals, 2010.
2.S. Özsoy. Papağangil Ve Ötücü Kafes Kuşu Hastalıkları, 2012.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
normal flora in cage birds
Week 2 - Theoretical
primer pathogens
Week 3 - Theoretical
seconder pathogens
Week 4 - Theoretical
diagnosis of bacterial infection
Week 5 - Theoretical
Host distribution and general clinical signs of bacterial infections
Week 6 - Theoretical
Treatment and prevention of bacterial infections
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psittakosis (midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Psittakosis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Salmonellosis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Aspergillosis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Candidiasis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cryptococcosis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Endoventriculer mycosis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Malessezia spp
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment101010
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026