Prevalence of Haemoproteus columbae and Trichomonas gallinae in pigeons (Columba domestica) in Isfahan, Iran

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Haemoproteus columbae and Trichomonas gallinae in pigeons ( Columba domestica ) in Isfahan, Iran. Study was done on 100 pigeons from January to June 2010 in Isfahan located in south of Iran. Oropharyngeal swabs were taken from all birds. Also...

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Published in:Journal of parasitic diseases 2012-04, Vol.36 (1), p.141-142
Main Authors: Nematollahi, Ahmad, Ebrahimi, Mansour, Ahmadi, Amin, Himan, Mohammadpour
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Infectious Diseases
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Short Communication
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Summary:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Haemoproteus columbae and Trichomonas gallinae in pigeons ( Columba domestica ) in Isfahan, Iran. Study was done on 100 pigeons from January to June 2010 in Isfahan located in south of Iran. Oropharyngeal swabs were taken from all birds. Also blood samples were obtained from wing vein and thin smears were prepared from them. All smears were stained by Giemsa and were examined by immersion. Out of 100 Oropharyngeal swab smears 57 (57%) were positive for T. gallinae and Haemoproteus gallinae were detected in 62 pigeons (62%) from which blood smear were taken. The present study is in close agreement with other studies in Iran. But infestation rate to theses parasite in world are very different. These differences were probably linked to geographical variations and differences in the feeding habitat and abundance of vehicles of Haemoproteus .
ISSN:0971-7196
0975-0703
DOI:10.1007/s12639-011-0082-z