Question

Which of the following diseases in poultry is caused by fungus

• A. Aspergillosis
• B. Botulism
• C. Erysipelas
• D. Infectious Bursal Disease

Hint:

The name "Aspergillosis" comes from the causative agent, the fungus \textit{Aspergillus}. This direct link makes it easy to identify as the fungal disease.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

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).