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Which of the following diseases in poultry is caused by fungus

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The name "Aspergillosis" comes from the causative agent, the fungus \textit{Aspergillus}. This direct link makes it easy to identify as the fungal disease.
Updated On: Sep 22, 2025
  • Aspergillosis
  • Botulism
  • Erysipelas
  • Infectious Bursal Disease
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Aspergillosis, also known as Brooder Pneumonia, is a respiratory disease in poultry caused by inhaling spores of the fungus \textit{Aspergillus fumigatus}. The other diseases listed are caused by a bacterium (\textit{Clostridium botulinum} for Botulism, \textit{Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae} for Erysipelas) or a virus (Birnavirus for Infectious Bursal Disease).
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