🦅 Porrocaecum Infection in Birds (Avian Nematode)
Porrocaecum is a large intestinal roundworm commonly affecting birds, especially raptors and wild birds.
🔬 Site of infection: Small intestine
🔄 Transmission: Ingestion of infected intermediate hosts (earthworms / arthropods)
⚠️ Clinical impact:
• Weight loss
• Poor appetite
• Diarrhea
• Weakness
• Reduced flight performance in raptors
• Severe cases may cause intestinal obstruction
🧪 Diagnosis:
• F***l examination – thick-shelled ascarid eggs
• Post-mortem – large white worms in intestine
💊 Management:
Early diagnosis and appropriate anthelmintic treatment are essential to prevent complications and secondary infections.
🛡️ Prevention:
Regular f***l screening, proper hygiene, and safe feeding practices are key to controlling parasitic infections in captive birds.
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✅ Combined parasitological & bacteriological screening
✅ Targeted treatment
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🔬 Routine f***l screening plays a key role in disease prevention
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