Pullorum disease of poultry is caused by _____________.

Hemophilus

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Clostridium

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Salmonella

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Mycobacterium

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Solution

The correct option is C Salmonella
Infections with Salmonella Pullorum usually cause very high mortality in young chickens and turkeys within the first 2–3 weeks of age. In adult chickens, mortality may be high, but frequently there are no clinical signs.
So, correct answer is 'Salmonella'

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