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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
 
[[File:Trichomonas.JPG|thumb|200px|right|''Trichomonas'' species with its anterior flagellae and undulating membrane]]
 
[[File:Trichomonas.JPG|thumb|200px|right|''Trichomonas'' species with its anterior flagellae and undulating membrane]]
Avian trichomoniasis is primarily an '''upper gastrointestinal''' disease of '''birds''' caused by the flagellate [[Protozoa| protozoal]] pathogen  ''[[Trichomonas gallinae]]''.
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Avian trichomonosis is primarily an '''upper gastrointestinal''' disease of '''birds''' caused by the flagellate [[Protozoa| protozoal]] pathogen  ''[[Trichomonas gallinae]]''.
    
'''Columbiforms''' (pigeons and doves) are the primary hosts.  
 
'''Columbiforms''' (pigeons and doves) are the primary hosts.  
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==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
Trichomoniasis is present worldwide and is a significant cause of economic loss in pigeons and turkeys. ''T. gallinae'' can survive a wide range of environmental conditions.
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Trichomonosis is present worldwide and is a significant cause of economic loss in pigeons and turkeys. ''T. gallinae'' is an exceptionally hardy parasite, and can survive a wide range of suboptimal environmental conditions without a cyst form.
    
==Clinical Signs==
 
==Clinical Signs==
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{{review}}
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This article was reviewed by Dr Tiana Tasca on 30/08/11
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[[Category:Alimentary Diseases - Birds]]
 
[[Category:Alimentary Diseases - Birds]]
 
[[Category:CABI Expert Review]]
 
[[Category:CABI Expert Review]]
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[[Category:Expert Review Completed]]
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