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Pullorum disease of poultry is know as...

Pullorum disease of poultry is know as

A

white diarrhoea

B

coccidiosis

C

fowl fox

D

none

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Disease**: The question asks for the name of the disease known as Pullorum disease in poultry. 2. **Understand the Causative Agent**: Pullorum disease is caused by a specific type of bacteria. In this case, it is caused by *Salmonella enterica*. 3. **Specific Strain Identification**: The specific strain responsible for Pullorum disease is *Salmonella enterica* serotype *Pullorum*. 4. **Recognize Symptoms**: The disease is characterized by high mortality rates in affected birds, particularly chickens and turkeys. Symptoms include: - Anorexia (loss of appetite) - Weakness - Depression - Passage of white fecal matter (diarrhea) 5. **Common Name of the Disease**: Due to the characteristic symptom of white fecal matter, Pullorum disease is commonly referred to as "white diarrhea." 6. **Final Answer**: Therefore, Pullorum disease of poultry is known as "white diarrhea."
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