The Veterinary Service section from the Falkland Islands Department of Agriculture has announced that it has received a reported outbreak of avian pox amongst Gentoo penguins in the Falklands.

It is caused by Avian pox viruses which are single ... Being a viral disease, it has no specific treatment. However, at the advice of the attending Vet, antibiotics may be administered to counter ...

A small percentage of King Penguins in a variety of locations around the South Georgia Island are suffering from disease, possibly avian pox, reports the latest edition of the South Georgia ...