Cryptosporidiosis in chickens from southern Spain.
Cryptosporidiosis in chickens from southern Spain is reported. Cryptosporidia were found in the trachea, esophagus, and epithelium of the bursa of Fabricius in chickens from different regions. In one flock, cryptosporidiosis was associated with respiratory problems and high mortality. In another flock, it was associated with low mortality and weight loss.
Fernández
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Department of Histology and Pathology, Veterinary Faculty, Córdoba, Spain.
Quezada
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Gómez
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Navarro
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Rodríguez
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Sierra
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D000818:Animals; D002060:Bursa of Fabricius / Q000469:parasitology; D002645:Chickens / Q000469:parasitology*; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003458:Cryptosporidium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004947:Esophagus / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014132:Trachea / Q000469:parasitology