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.  
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|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
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|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
 
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