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Trichomoniasis in kites in Gujarat state

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Title Trichomoniasis in kites in Gujarat state
 
Creator Jadhav, Kirtikumar
Solanki, Devasi
Jadhav, Shashikant
 
Subject Trichomoniasis, Metronidzole, Kites
 
Description Trichomoniasis, caused by Trichomonas gallinae is a significant parasitic disease affecting kites and other birds. The study investigated its prevalence, mortality, and therapeutic efficacy of metronidazole. Among 897 kites studied during 2021, 51.01% were positive for trichomoniasis. Gross lesions consisted of nodules or abscesses in the oesophagus and pharynx. Histopathological findings revealed epithelial and submucosal ulceration with inflammatory cell infiltration. Mortality increased with severity in lesions. The study highlights the high prevalence of trichomoniasis in kites.  Treatment with oral was attempted and was beneficial in managing the affected birds.
 
Publisher Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine
 
Date 2024-06-18
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVM/article/view/151440
10.56093/ijvm.v44i1.151440
 
Source Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine; Vol. 44 No. 1 (2024); 12-14
0970-051X
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVM/article/view/151440/54843
 
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