First report of parasitic esophagitis by Streptocara incognita in Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata domesticus) in Italy

Avian Dis. 2005 Jun;49(2):298-300. doi: 10.1637/7314-113004R.

Abstract

This work describes the first outbreak of streptocariasis by Streptocara incognita reported from Italy. The disease was observed in a backyard flock of 62 ducks (Cairina moschata domesticus) located in Treviso, northeastern Italy. Fifteen birds died in a period of 2 wk, showing debilitation and emaciation. Two ducks were submitted for postmortem examination and an esophagitis associated with nematodes was observed. The nematodes were identified as Streptocara incognita.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bird Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Bird Diseases / parasitology*
  • Disease Outbreaks / veterinary*
  • Ducks*
  • Esophagitis / epidemiology
  • Esophagitis / parasitology
  • Esophagitis / veterinary*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Histological Techniques
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Spirurida / anatomy & histology*
  • Spirurida Infections / epidemiology
  • Spirurida Infections / veterinary*