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Also Known As: '''''Canker''''' – '''''Frounce''''' – '''''Roup''''' – '''''Tetratrichomiasis''''' - '''''Trichomoniasis'''''
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Also Known As: '''''Canker Frounce Roup Tetratrichomiasis Trichomoniasis — Avian Trichomonosis'''''
  
Caused by ''[[Trichomonas gallinae]]''
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Caused by: ''[[Trichomonas gallinae]]''
  
Relevant links: [[Trichomonosis - Cattle | Bovine Trichomonosis]], [[Trichomonas gallinae]]
 
[[File:Trichomonas.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Trichomonas species with its anterior flagellae and undulating membrane]]
 
 
==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
Avian trichomoniasis is primarily an '''upper gastrointestinal''' disease of '''birds''' caused by the flagellate [[Protozoa | protozoal]] pathogen  ''[[Trichomonas gallinae]]''.
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[[File:Trichomonas.JPG|thumb|200px|right|''Trichomonas'' species with its anterior flagellae and undulating membrane]]
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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.  
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'''Columbiformes''' (pigeons and doves) are the primary hosts.  
Residing primarily in the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology | crop]], the parasite is passed from infected '''parents to offspring''' during “pigeon milk” feeding early in life. Adult columbiforms also transmit the protozoan during courtship displays. Infection can then persist for considerable time. Only '''young''' birds usually show signs of disease.
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Residing primarily in the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology | crop]] or ingluvies, the parasite is passed from infected '''parents to offspring''' during “pigeon milk” feeding early in life. Adult columbiformes also transmit the protozoan during courtship displays. Infection can then persist for considerable time. Only '''young''' or debilitated birds usually show signs of disease.
  
Domestic chicken and turkey infections are solely acquired from drinking '''water contaminated''' by wild birds, usually feral pigeons.  
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Domestic chicken and turkey infections are often acquired from drinking '''water contaminated''' by wild birds, usually feral pigeons, ''Columba livia'' or Wood Pigeons, ''Columba palumbus''. There is no vertical transmission from parent to offspring.  
There is no vertical transmission from parent to offspring.  
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'''Birds of prey''' can also acquire the disease by ingestion of infected birds, and in these species, the disease is often referred to as '''frounce'''.
'''Birds of prey''' can also acquire the disease by ingestion of infected birds.
 
  
 
==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
Trichomoniasis is present worldwide and is a significant cause of economic loss in pigeons and turkeys.  
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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.
T gallinae can survive a wide range of environmental conditions.
 
  
==Signs==
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==Clinical Signs==
Presence of the parasite in the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology | crop]], oesophagus, mouth, throat and sinuses causes '''yellow lesions/masses''' that grow in size and become obstructive.  
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Presence of the parasite in the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology |crop]], oesophagus, mouth, throat and sinuses causes '''yellow lesions/masses''' that grow in size and become obstructive.  
 
Birds may not be able to close their mouths, causing '''dyspnoea''', '''dysphagia''' and fluid accumulation within the oral cavity.  
 
Birds may not be able to close their mouths, causing '''dyspnoea''', '''dysphagia''' and fluid accumulation within the oral cavity.  
 
Weight loss, ocular discharge, ataxia and blindness are also commonly reported.
 
Weight loss, ocular discharge, ataxia and blindness are also commonly reported.
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Presence of '''yellow vesicles, “buttons” or masses''' on the oral mucosa and oesophagus is highly suggestive.  
 
Presence of '''yellow vesicles, “buttons” or masses''' on the oral mucosa and oesophagus is highly suggestive.  
  
'''Throat swabs''' can be used for laboratory '''culture''' and Giemsa staining achieving definitive diagnosis.
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'''Pharyngeal or crop swabs''' can be used for laboratory '''culture''' and Giemsa staining achieving definitive diagnosis. Immediate microscopy of a direct swab may reveal motile, flagellated protozoal organisms.
  
 
==Pathology==
 
==Pathology==
'''Caseous lesions/masses''' are commonly present within the the mouth, oesophagus, crop and glandular stomach.
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'''Caseous lesions/masses''' are commonly present within the mouth, oesophagus, crop and glandular stomach.
  
 
The most frequently affected visceral organ is the '''[[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology | liver]]''', which can then occasionally cause distribution throughout the abdominal cavity.  
 
The most frequently affected visceral organ is the '''[[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology | liver]]''', which can then occasionally cause distribution throughout the abdominal cavity.  
  
In very young birds (squabs) the '''navel''' region may be affected, encasing many visceral organs in a caseous mass.
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In very young pigeons (squabs) the '''navel''' region may be affected, encasing many visceral organs in a caseous mass.
  
 
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
'''2-amino-5-nitrothiazole''' is the drug of choice due to its lack of adverse effects and few resistance problems at present.
 
'''2-amino-5-nitrothiazole''' is the drug of choice due to its lack of adverse effects and few resistance problems at present.
 
   
 
   
'''Carnidazole''', '''dimetridazole''', '''metronizadole''' and '''ronidazole''' have also been used successfully.  
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'''Carnidazole''', '''dimetridazole''', '''metronizadole''' and '''ronidazole''' have also been used successfully, although attention should be paid when administering these drugs to food producing animals.  
All are administered in water or by force feeding.
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All are administered orally, either in liquid or tablet form for direct medication, or dissolved in water.
  
 
==Control==
 
==Control==
Prevention of '''wild birds access''' to water sources, good sanitation protocols and quarantine of new birds are also paramount to control of this disease.  
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Prevention of '''wild birds'' access''' to water sources, good sanitation protocols and quarantine of new birds are paramount to control of this disease.
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Relevant links: [[Trichomonosis - Cattle | Bovine Trichomonosis]]
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==References==
 
==References==
Animal Health and Production Compendium. (2011) '''Trichomonas gallinae datasheet''' accessed online 03/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
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BonDurant, R.H., Honigberg, B.M., 1994. '''Trichomonads of veterinary importance.''' In: Kreier, J.P. (Ed.), Parasitic Protozoa, 2nd ed. vol. 9. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 168–177.
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BonDurant, R.H., Honigberg, B.M., 1994. '''Trichomonads of veterinary importance.''' In: Kreier, J.P. (Ed.), ''Parasitic Protozoa'', 2nd ed. vol. 9. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 168–177.
  
 
Frank K. (2004). '''Canker''' [online] Available at: http://www.albertaclassic.com/trichomonas/trichomonas.php. [Accessed 12 May 2011]
 
Frank K. (2004). '''Canker''' [online] Available at: http://www.albertaclassic.com/trichomonas/trichomonas.php. [Accessed 12 May 2011]
  
Franssen, F. F. J., Lumeij, J. T.(1992)'''In vitro nitroimidazole resistance of Trichomonas gallinae and successful therapy with an increased dosage of ronidazole in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica)'''. J Vet Pharm Therap, 15(4):409-415; 20.
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Franssen, F. F. J., Lumeij, J. T.(1992) '''In vitro nitroimidazole resistance of ''Trichomonas gallinae'' and successful therapy with an increased dosage of ronidazole in racing pigeons (''Columba livia domestica'')'''. ''J Vet Pharm Therap'', 15(4):409-415; 20.
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Levine N. D (1973) '''The Trichomonads''' Levine ND, ed. '''Protozoan Parasites of Domestic Animals and of Man'''. ''Burgess Publishing Company.'' Minnesota, USA , 88-110.
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Samour J. H., Bailey, T. A., Cooper, J. E. (1995) '''Trichomoniasis in birds of prey (Order  falconiformes) in Bahrain'''. ''Vet Record'', 136(14):358-362.
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Levine N. D (1973)'''The Trichomonads''' Levine ND, ed. '''Protozoan Parasites of Domestic Animals and of Man'''. ''Burgess Publishing Company.'' Minnesota, USA , 88-110.
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Samour J. H., Bailey, T. A., Cooper, J. E. (1995)'''Trichomoniasis in birds of prey (Order  falconiformes) in Bahrain'''. Vet Record, 136(14):358-362.
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Latest revision as of 18:06, 26 July 2017


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Also Known As: Canker — Frounce — Roup — Tetratrichomiasis — Trichomoniasis — Avian Trichomonosis

Caused by: Trichomonas gallinae

Introduction

Trichomonas species with its anterior flagellae and undulating membrane

Avian trichomonosis is primarily an upper gastrointestinal disease of birds caused by the flagellate protozoal pathogen Trichomonas gallinae.

Columbiformes (pigeons and doves) are the primary hosts. Residing primarily in the crop or ingluvies, the parasite is passed from infected parents to offspring during “pigeon milk” feeding early in life. Adult columbiformes also transmit the protozoan during courtship displays. Infection can then persist for considerable time. Only young or debilitated birds usually show signs of disease.

Domestic chicken and turkey infections are often acquired from drinking water contaminated by wild birds, usually feral pigeons, Columba livia or Wood Pigeons, Columba palumbus. There is no vertical transmission from parent to offspring. Birds of prey can also acquire the disease by ingestion of infected birds, and in these species, the disease is often referred to as frounce.

Distribution

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

Presence of the parasite in the crop, oesophagus, mouth, throat and sinuses causes yellow lesions/masses that grow in size and become obstructive. Birds may not be able to close their mouths, causing dyspnoea, dysphagia and fluid accumulation within the oral cavity. Weight loss, ocular discharge, ataxia and blindness are also commonly reported.

Diagnosis

Presence of yellow vesicles, “buttons” or masses on the oral mucosa and oesophagus is highly suggestive.

Pharyngeal or crop swabs can be used for laboratory culture and Giemsa staining achieving definitive diagnosis. Immediate microscopy of a direct swab may reveal motile, flagellated protozoal organisms.

Pathology

Caseous lesions/masses are commonly present within the mouth, oesophagus, crop and glandular stomach.

The most frequently affected visceral organ is the liver, which can then occasionally cause distribution throughout the abdominal cavity.

In very young pigeons (squabs) the navel region may be affected, encasing many visceral organs in a caseous mass.

Treatment

2-amino-5-nitrothiazole is the drug of choice due to its lack of adverse effects and few resistance problems at present.

Carnidazole, dimetridazole, metronizadole and ronidazole have also been used successfully, although attention should be paid when administering these drugs to food producing animals. All are administered orally, either in liquid or tablet form for direct medication, or dissolved in water.

Control

Prevention of wild birds access to water sources, good sanitation protocols and quarantine of new birds are paramount to control of this disease.

Relevant links: Bovine Trichomonosis


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This article was originally sourced from The Animal Health & Production Compendium (AHPC) published online by CABI during the OVAL Project.

The datasheet was accessed on 3 June 2011.








BonDurant, R.H., Honigberg, B.M., 1994. Trichomonads of veterinary importance. In: Kreier, J.P. (Ed.), Parasitic Protozoa, 2nd ed. vol. 9. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 168–177.

Frank K. (2004). Canker [online] Available at: http://www.albertaclassic.com/trichomonas/trichomonas.php. [Accessed 12 May 2011]

Franssen, F. F. J., Lumeij, J. T.(1992) In vitro nitroimidazole resistance of Trichomonas gallinae and successful therapy with an increased dosage of ronidazole in racing pigeons (Columba livia domestica). J Vet Pharm Therap, 15(4):409-415; 20.

Levine N. D (1973) The Trichomonads Levine ND, ed. Protozoan Parasites of Domestic Animals and of Man. Burgess Publishing Company. Minnesota, USA , 88-110.

Samour J. H., Bailey, T. A., Cooper, J. E. (1995) Trichomoniasis in birds of prey (Order falconiformes) in Bahrain. Vet Record, 136(14):358-362.




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