Trichomoniasis in great horned owls.
Three cases of Trichomonas gallinae infection of deep tissues of the skull or of unusual tissues in great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), refractory to recommended doses but responsive to higher doses of dimetridazole, are discussed. Trichomonads were isolated from the lesions.
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D001717:Birds; D004131:Dimetridazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014245:Trichomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*
D004131:Dimetridazole