Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pathological Response of Northern Bobwhites to Oxyspirura petrowi Infections.
- Journal:
- The Journal of parasitology
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Bruno, Andrea et al.
- Affiliation:
- Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute · United States
Abstract
The effects of Oxyspirura petrowi infections in northern bobwhites ( Colinus virginianus ) are not well understood. While studies have reported O. petrowi infections, none has histopathologically examined the eye surface and intraorbital glands to assess cellular-level impacts associated with infection. This study is the first to document the histopathology associated with O. petrowi infections. Oxyspirura petrowi occurred on the eye surface as well as in the conjunctiva, lacrimal ducts, lacrimal glands, and Harderian glands. Histopathology showed infections of O. petrowi caused cellular damage to these tissues, scarring and interstitial keratitis of the cornea, and acinar atrophy of the Harderian gland.
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