Deletrocephalus dimidiatus infestation in an adult rhea (Pterocnemia pennata).
Infection with the nematode Deletrocephalus dimidiatus was found in the distal small and proximal large intestines of a 30-month-old female rhea that had died after a prolonged illness. Numerous strongyle-like eggs were found on fecal flotation. Possible treatments include fenbendazole (60 ppm in water) and ivermectin (200 mg/kg). Preventive measures such as artificial incubation, segregation of chicks from adults, and placing chicks in uncontaminated environments may help slow or stop the transmission of the parasite.
Ewing
M L
ML
Department of Avian Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30605, USA.
Yonzon
M E
ME
Page
R K
RK
Brown
T P
TP
Davidson
W R
WR
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*