Yilei Zhang, Zhenxiao Lu, Zhenzhen Liu, Yuhan Zhou, Guodong Xiao, Ayanniyi Olalekan Opeyemi, Sihua Jin, Yongsheng Li, Tao Liu, Qiong Wu, Xingdong Sun, Qianming Xu, Qingxun Zhang, Congshan Yang
Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoan parasite causing avian trichomonosis, exhibits a widespread global prevalence. It primarily affects the upper digestive tract of birds and has resulted in significant ecological problems worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genotypes of T. gallinae in Anhui Province, China. A total of 1612 oropharyngeal swab samples were collected from pigeon farms in Anhui Province to determine the prevalence of T. gallinae infection. The results revealed 565 (35.1%) positive samples of T...
March 8, 2024: Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases