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Avian Trichomonosis Flashcards (view source)
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<FlashCard questions="4">
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1=In which organ does ''T. gallinae'' primarily reside?
|q1=In which organ does ''''Trichomonas gallinae'''' primarily reside?
|a1= The crop
|a1= The crop or ingluvies. However it is also seen in the oropharynx.
|l1=Trichomonosis - Birds#Introduction
|l1=Trichomonosis - Birds#Introduction
|q2= Where do lesions form in infected birds and what do they look like?
|q2= Where do lesions form in infected birds and what do they look like?
|a2=
|a2=
*Crop, oesophagus, mouth and sinuses
*Crop, oesophagus, mouth and sinuses
*Yellow masses/plaques
*Yellow caseous masses/plaques
|l2= Trichomonosis - Birds#Signs
|l2= Trichomonosis - Birds#Clinical Signs
|q3= How can diagnosis be confirmed?
|q3= How can diagnosis be confirmed?
|a3= Throat swabs can be sent for culture and stained with Giemsa.
|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
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