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The occurrence of Rhabditis (Rhabditella) axei in the faeces of a chicken in Egypt

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

O. M. E. El-Azazy ,
H. M. El-Gawady  and
M. S. Nada
O. M. E. El-Azazy
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
H. M. El-Gawady
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
M. S. Nada
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Abstract

Rhabditis axei, the free living nematode, was detected in the faeces of a chicken maintained in a clean cage in the parasitology laboratory, Zagazig University, Egypt. The source of these worms and the method of their transmission to the laboratory was discussed. The experimental inoculation of 3 chickens with R. axei demonstrated that their survival after passing through the intestine was not possible. Free living nematodes could be confused easily with Strongyloides sp. during routine faecal examination.

Keywords

Rhabditis axeichickenEgypt
Type
Research Note
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 62 , Issue 3 , September 1988 , pp. 219 - 220
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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