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Toxoplasmosis in mynahs

A S Dhillon, H L Thacker, R W Winterfield

    Avian Diseases
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Visceral toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii led to the death of 23 imported mynah birds. The disease also infected their human caretaker, who recovered after treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Parasitology
    • Avian Medicine

    Background:

    • Visceral toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii.
    • Imported birds can be a source of zoonotic disease transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To diagnose and characterize visceral toxoplasmosis in imported mynah birds.
    • To identify the causative agent and assess potential human health risks.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy and histopathological examination of affected mynah birds.
    • Special stains and electron microscopy for organism identification.
    • Clinical diagnosis and treatment of human caretaker.

    Main Results:

    • All 23 imported mynah birds died from visceral toxoplasmosis.
    • Gross lesions included enlarged livers, congested lungs, and thickened air sacs.
    • Toxoplasma gondii was identified in multiple organs, and the caretaker was infected.

    Conclusions:

    • Toxoplasma gondii caused fatal visceral toxoplasmosis in imported mynah birds.
    • The case highlights the risk of zoonotic disease transmission from imported birds.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for human toxoplasmosis.

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