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HealthGene - Trichomonas gallinae Info7111)"ion, Avian DNA Testing <br /> i <br /> Page 1 of I <br /> The MostAdvanred <br /> « b Home I DNA Testing 1 Diagnostic Products I Contact U' <br /> i nj,e c 'db <br /> u <br /> ark a x <br /> DNA+� z� <br /> _z��, •=�:. .:� gid. r�. <br /> A114 - TRICHOMONAS GALLINAE <br /> ' Search Description: Protozoan parasite, Trichomonas gallinae, causes the di <br /> chickens seas, eagles, falcons, canaries, <br /> trichomoniasis in birds. It <br /> can infect pigeons, doves, turkeys, <br /> Introduction parrots, sparrows, swallows goldfinches; quail, hawks, <br /> goldfinches and cardinals. The protozoan exists in a <br /> Disease Testing trophozoite stage only and moves by means of hair-like structures known as flagella. Baby <br /> pigeons or squabs become infected when they ingest trophozoites in pigeon milk <br /> DNA Sexing produced in the crop. In pigeons, the disease is called canker and they may be infected <br /> NEW!!! DNA Relation by ingesting contaminated food or water. Raptors may become infected by eating infected <br /> DNA Profiles birds and in raptors, the disease is often called frounce. Other types of birds may become <br /> infected by ingesting the parasite in contaminated water. Nestlings of many species may <br /> Publications become infected with an umbilical form which occurs when trophozoites pass from an <br /> Research Projects infected nestbox through the navel. The trichomonas parasite lives in the mouth, <br /> Supporting Breeders <br /> esophagus, crop and tracheae, but may also spread to other organs. Trichomonas gallinae <br /> may cause white plaques and inflammation in the oral cavity. An infected bird may have a <br /> Downloads loss of appetite, vomiting, ruffled feathers, diarrhea, dysphagia difficul <br /> dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), e (difficulty g swallowing), <br /> Order A Sample Collection g), weight foss, and increased thirst. Droppings may have a <br /> Kit Online! yellow discoloration that is most commonly visible in the white portion. Young birds are <br /> Subscribe to HealthGene's most frequently infected and can die from the parasite. Some birds may be carriers and <br /> Avian Bulletin show no Sign of the disease. <br /> Veterinary News Digest Diagnosis: Diagnosis of trichomonas may not be easy. The disease may resemble poxvirus, <br /> Links candidiasis, or vitamin A deficiency. The parasite DNA can be detected in oral fluids and in <br /> Updates scrapings taken from the crop or from oral lesions by PCR test. Positive result confirms <br /> Avian - FAQ active infection. <br /> Sample: Oral fluids or oral swabs. <br /> Special Store samples at 4°C until pick up or shipment. <br /> Handling: <br /> Test Code: A114 <br /> 1.Garner MM and Sturtevant FC(1992)Trichomoniasis in a blue-fronted amazon parrot(Amazona aestiva).1,Assoc.Avian Vet. <br /> 6:17-2Q. <br /> 2. Murphy 1(1992)Psittacine trichomoniasis. Proc.Assoc.Avian Vet.Lake worth, FL.pp.21-24. <br /> Trichomonas gallinae <br /> 02004 HealthGene Corp. All rights reserved, <br /> Home - Veterinary DNA Testing- Molecular Diagnostic Products - Site Map - Contact Us <br /> ttp://www.healthgene.com/aviar-/al I4.asp 5/23/2008 <br />