Most RI's in boids are caused by gram negative species. Tylosin is a macrolide class antibiotic that is mainly effective against only gram positive bacteria. It has been used successfully to treat chronic RI (respiratory infections) caused by Mycoplasma bacteria in reptiles. Tylosin will work well if the causative organism of the RI is Mycoplasma, otherwise it will usually be ineffective in resolving any other types of infections.



Heather has given the best advice in her post above. Before RI's set in, boids go through a lung irritation stage brought on by sub-optimal temps or humidity, and this is probably what you are seeing. With this condition and mild cases of RI, temp and humidity treatment should always be attempted first before antibiotic therapy is considered. Low to mid 90's temps and 70% to 80% humidity should be setup for a week or so and then re-evaluate her condition.



Kelly

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• Quick question please help - whomikebrown, Tue Oct 7 08:52:32 2008
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