Question

Aflatoxicosis of poultry is due to
A) Candida albicans
B) Penicillium notatum
C) Aspergillus flavus
D) Aspergillus fumigatus

Answer 1

Hint: Aflatoxicosis is the serious disease of poultry, livestock and other animals. The cause of this disease in poultry and other food-producing animals has been attributed to the ingestion of many feeds contaminated with a species of fungi.

Step by step answer:Aflatoxicosis are produced by toxigenic strains of Aspergillus Flavus and parasitic on peanuts, soybeans, corns, and many other bowls of cereal.
Option A: Candida albicans: Candida albicans is the prevalent cause of fungal infection. The yeast appears white when cultured on a plate.
Option B: Penicillium notatum: Penicillium notatum is also called as Penicillium chrysogenum. It is the species of fungus in the genus Penicillium. It is used for preparation of antibodies.
Option C: Aspergillus Flavus: the aflatoxins are toxic and carcinogenic metabolites of Aspergillus Flavus, A parasitic. Aflatoxin adversely affects:
-Feed intake
-Feed conversion efficiency
-Pigmentation
-Processing yield
-Egg production
-Male and female fertility
-Hatchability
Susceptibility to aflatoxins varies, but in general, ducklings, turkeys, and pheasants are susceptible, whereas chickens, quail, and guinea fowl are relatively resistant. A. flavus infection is typically treated with antifungal drugs such as amphotericin B, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, and caspofungin; however, some antifungal resistance has been shown in amphotericin B, itraconazole, and voriconazole.
Option D: Aspergillus Fumigatus: it is the species of fungus in the genus aspergillus. It is an allergic or hypersensitive reaction of fungus.
Thus, the answer is option C: Aspergillus Flavus

Note: Aflatoxicosis occurs in many parts of the world and it affects the growing poultry. Especially, attacks on adult cattle, young pigs, sheep’s and goats are relatively resistant to the acute form of the disease but are susceptible if toxic diets are fed over long periods.