Hawks that show symptoms of aspergillosis may also have concurrent symptoms of what condition?

The correct answer highlights the link between aspergillosis and pneumonia, as both conditions can affect the respiratory system of hawks. Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs and air sacs, leading to respiratory distress and various symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing. If a hawk develops aspergillosis, it can weaken the immune response and leave the bird more susceptible to secondary bacterial infections, including pneumonia.

This connection underscores the importance of monitoring hawks for respiratory illnesses, as concurrent infections can complicate treatment and recovery. In considering other conditions, coccidiosis primarily affects the intestinal tract, while frounce is a disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae and is unrelated to respiratory illnesses. Tapeworm infestations, although they can impact overall health, also do not generally present with respiratory symptoms. Thus, pneumonia stands out as the condition most likely to occur alongside aspergillosis due to their shared respiratory implications.