Raquel Annes Fagundes Silva, R. C. Alves, Y. G. Soares, J. S. Ferreira, R. G. Olinda, Lucas J.M. Santos, G. J. Galiza, A. Dantas
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Outbreaks of philophthalmiasis in ostriches (Struthio camelus) in Northeast Brazil
ABSTRACT: This study discusses the epidemiological, clinical, and pathological characteristics of two outbreaks of ocular infection in ostriches (Struthio camelus) caused by the trematode Philophthalmus sp. The outbreaks occurred in the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte in Northeast Brazil. Ostrich farming was categorized as semi-intensive farming with free access to the weir and river. The clinical symptoms for infection included nictitating membrane inflammation, epiphora (tearing), eyelid edema, ocular congestion, eyeball destruction, emaciation, and death, and the infection period ranged from 8 to 16 months. Macroscopically, thickening of the eyelids and conjunctiva were observed, with orange parasites infestation. Histologically, the lesions were characterized as lymphoplasmacytic and heterophilic, multifocal to coalescing, moderate, chronic conjunctivitis associated with hyperplasia and ectasia of the Harderian gland, and numerous parasites. The parasites were oval and flattened with an oral suction cup, acetabulum, and thick cuticle containing spicules. The diagnosis of philophthalmiasis was based on epidemiological, clinical, and pathological findings associated with the morphological characteristics of the parasites present in the conjunctival sacs which were similar to the trematode Philophthalmus sp. Philophthalmiasis can occur in ostriches raised on urban and rural properties in Northeastern Brazil, probably associated with the contact of birds with contaminated water, and is characterized by severe conjunctivitis that can result in the loss of the eyeball and death of the animals.
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Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira - Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research (http://www.pvb.com.br), edited by the Brazilian College of Animal Pathology in partnership with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Organization (Embrapa) and in collaboration with other veterinary scientific associations, publishes original papers on animal diseases and related subjects. Critical review articles should be written in support of original investigation. The editors assume that papers submitted are not being considered for publication in other journals and do not contain material which has already been published. Submitted papers are peer reviewed.
The abbreviated title of Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira is Pesqui. Vet. Bras.