They have released the biopsy results:
Avian Pox:
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Avian pox caused growth on eaglet's beak
06:20 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
By 13News
WAYNESBORO – Veterinarians at the Wildlife Center of Virginia say the mass on the beak of the eaglet taken from Norfolk Botanical Garden was caused by avian pox.
Avian pox is a viral disease generally spread through mosquitoes, but it can be spread from bird to bird.
Wildlife Center of Virginia
Tests confirm the eaglet has avian pox.
Now, officials are working on a course of treatment. Options include antibiotics to fight secondary infections, antifungal drugs to prevent secondary fungal diseases common to raptors in captivity and medications to help boost the immune system.
Additionally, the month-old eaglet will likely need surgery, officials say.
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This at least means they will try to treat him....there is some experience with Avian Pox.
Perhaps he will survive but live in a wildlife sanctuary situation.
I'd hate to see him euthanized!
There is a photo of the slide of the biopsy here:
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