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High prevalence of Trichomonas gallinae in wild columbids across western and southern Europe.
Parasites & vectors - 18 May 2017
Marx Melanie, Reiner Gerald, Willems Hermann, Rocha Gregorio, Hillerich Klaus, Masello Juan F, Mayr Sylvia L, Moussa Sarah, Dunn Jenny C, Thomas Rebecca C, Goodman Simon J, Hamer Keith C, Metzger Benjamin, Cecere Jacopo G, Spina Fernando, Koschkar Steffen, Calderón Luciano, Romeike Tanja, Quillfeldt Petra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Avian trichomonosis is known as a widespread disease in columbids and passerines, and recent findings have highlighted the pathogenic character of some lineages found in wild birds. Trichomonosis can affect wild bird populations including endangered species, as has been shown for Mauritian pink pigeons Nesoenas mayeri in Mauritius and suggested for European turtle doves Streptopelia turtur in the UK....
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