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Evidence Against The Transmission Of Staphylococci By The Mosquito Culex Tarsalis, John R. Molenda
Evidence Against The Transmission Of Staphylococci By The Mosquito Culex Tarsalis, John R. Molenda
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Staphylococcal synovitis is a pathological condition of birds involving primarily the wing and leg joints. It is frequently referred to as arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, hock disease, staphylococcosis, and weak leg.
The disease has been reported throughout various parts of the world as having been found in a great variety of avian hosts including pheasants, chickens, pigeons, canaries, geese, ducks, grouse, and turkeys.
Miner (1945) presented results of a survey made on turkey diseases in Sanpete County, Utah, which indicated staphylococcal synovitis to be responsible for the greatest numbers of deaths. His report cites this infection as having been found in …