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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]]''.

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.  

==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.

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==

 

[[Category:Alimentary Diseases - Birds]]

[[Category:Alimentary Diseases - Birds]]

[[Category:CABI Expert Review]]

[[Category:CABI Expert Review]]