H5N1 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza FAQ

Macrorhabdus, also known as Avian Gastric Yeast (formerly referred to as Megabacteria), is a fungal organism that colonises the lining of

Chlamydia (Chlamydia psittaci) is a type of bacteria that is sometimes found in birds and is able to be spread from birds to people (i.e. it is zoonotic).

Knemidokoptes (more commonly known as scaly face or scaly leg mites) usually affect birds with compromised immune systems, as well as young birds.