Difference between revisions of "Avian Trichomonosis Flashcards"
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|l2= Trichomonosis - Birds#Clinical Signs | |l2= Trichomonosis - Birds#Clinical Signs | ||
|q3= How can diagnosis be confirmed? | |q3= How can diagnosis be confirmed? | ||
| − | |a3= Rapid microscopy of a direct swab reveals motile, flagellated protozoa. | + | |a3= Rapid microscopy of a direct swab reveals motile, flagellated protozoa. Giemsa staining may also help, and culture may be performed. |
|l3= Trichomonosis - Birds#Diagnosis | |l3= Trichomonosis - Birds#Diagnosis | ||
|q4= What is the treatment of choice for avian trichomonosis? | |q4= What is the treatment of choice for avian trichomonosis? | ||
| − | |a4= 2-amino-5nitrothiazole | + | |a4= 2-amino-5nitrothiazole, Carnidazole or Metronidazole, however Metronidazole should not be used in food producing birds |
|l4= Trichomonosis - Birds#Treatment | |l4= Trichomonosis - Birds#Treatment | ||
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
Revision as of 17:57, 26 July 2017
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| In which organ does T. gallinae primarily reside? | The crop
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| Where do lesions form in infected birds and what do they look like? |
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| How can diagnosis be confirmed? | Rapid microscopy of a direct swab reveals motile, flagellated protozoa. Giemsa staining may also help, and culture may be performed.
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Link to Article | |
| What is the treatment of choice for avian trichomonosis? | 2-amino-5nitrothiazole, Carnidazole or Metronidazole, however Metronidazole should not be used in food producing birds
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Link to Article | |