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Molecular detection and characterization of Trichomonas gallinae isolated from ornamental birds in Tehran, Iran.
Parasitology research - 30 Sept 2024
Ahmadabad Aida Ebrahimi, Shemshadi Bahar, Momeni Zohreh, Nasrabadi Nadia Taeifi
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Trichomonas gallinae is a widespread protozoan parasite that primarily affects birds, causing a disease known as avian trichomonosis. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of T. gallinae, a parasite causing avian trichomoniasis in feral pigeons, budgerigars, and finches in Tehran, Iran. The 5.8S ribosomal RNA locus, along with the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region,...
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