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Fatal Syngamus Trachea infection in chickens in Jos, North Central Nigeria: A case report


George Yilzem Gurumyen
Deborah Maigawu Buba
Arthur Obinna Oragwa
Maryam Nyeta Patrobas
Tanko Nwunuji Polycarp
Hassana Isaac Dunka
Stanley David Oziegbe
Emmanuel Vandi Tizhe
Chidiebere Chiemerie Ubachukwu

Abstract

Postmortem examination of chickens from a semi-intensive system was carried out following complaint of high mortality, loss of weight, sneezing and raising of heads and gaping. The farm had other types of birds which were also evaluated to ascertain their risk of transmission of Syngamus trachea. Lesions seen included anaemia, hyperemia of the trachea containing forked red warms (S. trachea), congested and haemorrhagic lungs and presence of Raillietina tetragona in the small intestine. Histologically, there was necrotizing trachiesis, pulmonary congestion and  haemorrhages. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case report of S. trachea in Jos, North Central Nigeria.


Keywords: Syngamus trachea, Chicken, Case report, Pathology, Jos, Nigeria


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