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[Acuariosis in Numida meleagris (Aves: Numididae)]
M I Ortiz de Rott1, A M Santa Cruz, E Héctor Resoagli
1Programa Patologías de Vertebrados Silvestres del Nordeste Argentino, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Corrientes, Argentina.
Boletin Chileno De Parasitologia
|July 1, 1997
Summary
A case of gastric nematodiasis was identified in a guineafowl. The parasitic nematode Dispharynx nasuta was found in the glandular stomach, impacting avian health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Avian Pathology
- Zoological Medicine
Context:
- A guineafowl (Numida meleagris) from a zoo in Argentina presented with gastric issues.
- Parasitic infections can significantly impact the health and welfare of zoo animals.
- Nematode infections in birds can lead to severe gastrointestinal pathology.
Purpose:
- To identify the causative agent of gastric disease in a guineafowl.
- To characterize the morphology and taxonomy of the identified nematode.
- To contribute to the understanding of parasitic diseases in captive avifauna.
Summary:
- Gastric nematodiasis was diagnosed in a guineafowl (Numida meleagris).
- Nematodes recovered from the glandular stomach were morphometrically analyzed using light microscopy.
- The parasites were identified as Dispharynx nasuta (family Acuariidae), a known avian gastric nematode.
Impact:
- This case report highlights the potential for Dispharynx nasuta infections in captive guineafowl.
- Findings contribute to the veterinary knowledge base regarding avian parasitic diseases in zoological collections.
- Accurate identification aids in developing targeted parasite control and treatment strategies for affected bird populations.