Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of Oxyspirura sp. from a captive fulvous owl (Strix fulvescens) in Mexico.
- Journal:
- The Journal of parasitology
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Rodriguez-Tovar, L E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Departamento de Patologia
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
Nematodes similar to Oxyspirura sp. were recovered from the cornea and nictitating membrane of a fulvous owl (Strix fulvescens). The bird had been captive for several months, but died suddenly. It had no clinical history of prior diseases, including ocular lesions.
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