Prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections in pet birds of Chattogram, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parasitic diseases such as helminths and protozoa are considered one of the major impediments in the rearing of pet birds. The current study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of helminths and protozoal infections in different captive pet birds in Chattogram metropolitan area, Bangladesh.

Methods

A total of 549 pooled faecal and 311 individual blood samples were collected from different species of pet birds during June 2019 to May 2020. The faecal samples were examined following routine microscopic tests to identify the eggs and oocysts of helminths and protozoan parasites, respectively. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to determine the haemoprotozoan parasites.

Results

The prevalence of helminth infestations in pet birds was 8.01% (95%

SUBMITTER: Bayzid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9857106 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature