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Bilharziasis in a Nanday conure.

J H Greve, A A Sakla, E H McGehee

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |May 15, 1978
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    A pet Nanday conure died from a natural schistosome infection, presenting with severe gastrointestinal and cloacal inflammation. The suspected parasite, Gigantobilharzia sp., highlights potential avian health risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Avian Pathology
    • Parasitology
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Background:

    • Schistosome infections are uncommon in pet birds.
    • Nanday conures (Aratinga nenday) are popular companion parrots.
    • Parasitic infections can cause significant morbidity and mortality in avian species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a fatal natural schistosome infection in a pet Nanday conure.
    • To describe the clinical and pathological findings associated with the infection.
    • To identify the likely causative agent and discuss implications for avian health.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical case observation of a pet Nanday conure.
    • Necropsy and histopathological examination of the affected bird.
    • Parasitological assessment (though specific identification was limited).

    Main Results:

    • The conure exhibited weight loss, bloody diarrhea, and died.
    • Necropsy revealed hemorrhagic ulcerative colitis and cloacitis.
    • The schistosome was not definitively identified but presumed to be Gigantobilharzia sp.

    Conclusions:

    • Natural schistosome infection can be fatal in Nanday conures.
    • Gigantobilharzia sp. should be considered in the differential diagnosis of similar clinical presentations in pet birds.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic causes of disease in companion avian species.

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