Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Coryza in a Peacock (Pavo cristatus): A Case Report

Infectious Coryza (IC) was a contagious respiratory bacterial infection in peacocks. The current study evaluated the outcomes of treating infectious coryza in a peacock. The adult peacock at the age of 2 years was presented with a history of anorexia, difficulty breathing, sticky eyes, nasal and ocular discharge, and semi-solid swelling under the eyes. Clinical examination confirmed respiratory depression, a swollen head and face, gasping, occluded eyelids, sticky purulent discharge from the eyes and nostrils, moist rales, depression, and recumbency. Treatment included the use of injection of gentamicin, meloxicam, and multivitamins therapy, along with surgical debridement of facial edematous swelling. The peacock successfully recovered after 5 days of treatment. It was concluded that infectious coryza was a treatable disease, and an antibiotic sensitivity test was highly recommended for selecting a suitable antibiotic against bacterial infections.