Question

Which of the following is a fungal disease in poultry?
A. Thrush
B. Fowl pox
C. Cholera
D. Ranikhet

Answer 1

Fungi is a type of microorganism. It is useful in many ways, for example, yeast is used in the fermentation process to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide. We also use fungi in the production of antibiotics. Microorganisms that cause disease are known as pathogens.

Complete answer:Candida albicans is a yeast that causes candidiasis. Candidiasis is also known as thrush. Candida albicans fungi grow in the mouth and throat of birds and mammals. Mainly in birds like the hen, turkey, etc., it affects their alimentary canal. In candidiasis, the alimentary canal becomes thick. Mostly drinking impure water causes candidiasis. It is an example of a fungal disease.
a) The fowl pox is a viral infection seen in hens, turkeys and many other birds. The common symptoms are covering of lesions on the featherless skin, secretion coats of the upper alimentary and tract. It mainly affects the digestive tract of chickens, turkeys and usually various birds and mammals.
b) The cholera is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Pasteurella multocida. It is a common disease in poultry birds. Old chickens are more vulnerable to this disease.
c) Ranikhet: Paramyxovirus is a virus that causes Ranikhet disease. Ranikhet is also known as Newcastle disease. This disease is caused by direct physical contact with infected birds and contaminated manure.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Poultry is the class of domesticated fowl (birds) raised for food and eggs. They typically include chicken and ducks, and sometimes turkey and geese. The word poultry is often used to refer to the meat of these birds, but in a more general sense, it may refer to the meat of other birds too.