Incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in pigeons with an assessment of the nematocidal activity of chitosan nanoparticles against Ascaridia columbae

Salem, Heba M.; Salaeh, Nagla M.K.; Ragni, Marco; Swelum, Ayman A.; Alqhtani, Abdulmohsen H.; El‐Hack, Mohamed E. Abd; Attia, Marwa M.

doi:10.1016/j.psj.2022.101820

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“…While intestine gas ballooning with different color contents is usually associated with coccidian infections. Other studies showed similar findings in parasitic infestation in pigeons [32][33][34].…”

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“…There are variations in the prevalence rate of intestinal helminths (especially cestodes and nematodes) in domestic pigeons in different countries. These variations could be attributed to many factors such as the type of bird feed, the host immunity, different climatic conditions, intermediate host availability and type, geographical distribution, hygienic conditions, and housing type [34].…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Infesting Domestic Pigeons with Histopathological Changes at Taif Governorate, KSA

Albogami

Hassan

Mansour

et al. 2023

Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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T HE present study aimed to detect the intestinal parasitic worms and protozoa and their association with intestinal pathological changes among different breed pigeons at Taif governorate. Two hundred and twelve pigeons from four different breeds (Pakistani, local, French, and Harami) were collected in the period from February to June 2022. Clinical examinations of 96 out of 212 pigeons showed emaciation, dullness, greenish to white in color droppings, and diarrhea. Results have shown a higher helminthic (cestodes and nematodes) prevalence rate in Pakistani breed (54.7%), local (26.4%), French (18.9%), and the least infection was detected in Harami breed (11.3%). Three species of cestodes were identified Raillietina echinobothrida (9.9 %), R. cesticillus (3.8%), and R. tetragona (1.4%). Three species of Nematodes Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, and Capillaria spp in percentage (7.5%), (3.8%), and (1.4%), respectively, were also identified. The most common protozoa detected were Cryptosporidium spp. (8.0%), Eimeria spp. (5.2%), and Amoeba spp. (4.2%). In addition, Mixed infections were found in 23(10.8%) of all examined pigeons. Histopathological findings in the intestine associated with helminthic and protozoal infestation were necrosis, desquamation of the lining epithelium in the villus crypt and glands, villi atrophy, and inflammatory cell infiltration, especially eosinophils. In conclusion, our study clearly demonstrated the prevalence of helminths and protozoa in the intestine of the main pigeon breeds in Taif governorate, associated with histopathological alternation. Therefore, future studies are needed to reduce avian parasitic transmission routes to livestock and the human population at Taif governorate.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Infesting Domestic Pigeons with Histopathological Changes at Taif Governorate, KSA

Albogami

Hassan

Mansour

et al. 2023

Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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“…[ 33 ], and Salem et al . [ 34 ] also reported a high prevalence of A. galli and/or Ascaridia columbae in pigeons with 90.00%, 87.48%, and 83.30% in the total incidence, respectively.…”

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Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

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Background and Aim: Roundworms cause infections in the avian population that lead to illness and poor production. The singing zebra dove is an economically important animal in the Indo-Malay region. The prevalence of these parasitic groups in zebra doves is unknown. This study estimated the prevalence and associated human risk factors of gastrointestinal nematode infections in zebra dove farming. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2021. The study was conducted on 184 doves in three zebra dove farms. Fecal samples were collected from pooled zebra dove droppings. Major proportions and infection intensity of gastrointestinal nematodes were morphologically identified and morphometrically investigated. Associated human factors were assessed through the interview surveys among farmers. Results: Results showed that 36.96% of the zebra doves were infected. The primary nematodes were Ascaridia galli (34.78%), Heterakis gallinarum (6.52%), Trichostrongylus tenuis (2.17%), Syngamus spp. (4.35%), and Amidostomum spp. (2.17%). The primary human factors that contribute to parasitic infection were poor hygiene, food contamination with parasites, and inappropriate deworming. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in the zebra dove in the close cage system. Human factors played key roles as risk factors, and improves farming management will help reduce parasitic infections. However, these nematodes may contribute to poor health status and poor productivity of zebra doves. Further extensive studies on clinical signs and pathological changes should be conducted.

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“…Metal-based nanoparticles are commonly used in biomedical sciences and engineering [ 6 , 7 ]. These particles were used as an alternative to antibiotics to conquer microbial resistance because of their antibacterial effectiveness against Gram-positive and negative bacteria [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Nanoparticles use methods of action that differ from traditional treatments to target a variety of biomolecules that impede strain resistance development.…”

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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles against Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus

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Talat

Hassoubah

et al. 2022

Life

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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a Gram-positive bacteria considered one of the leading causes of community and hospital-acquired illnesses or public health concerns. Antibiotic resistance in this microorganism is one of the greatest issues in global health care. The use of metal nanoparticles and their oxides is one of the potential approaches to combating bacteria resistance to antibiotics. The antibacterial properties of ZnO NPs against enterotoxigenic S. aureus were studied. ZnO NPs were tested in vitro by agar diffusion test. They resulted in 26 and 22 mm zones of inhibition for a size of 20 nm and a concentration of 20 mM against 105 and 107 CFU/mL S. aureus, respectively. The MIC of ZnO NPs of various sizes, 20 and 50 nm, with 105 CFU/mL was 2.5 and 5 mM, respectively. MIC with 107 CFU/mL was five mM for 20 and 50 nm ZnO NPs. Further, the highest growth reduction percentage, 98.99% in the counts of S. aureus was achieved by ZnO NPs of size 20 nm and concentration of 10 mM. Moreover, the obtained ELISA results indicated a significantly decreased concentration of enterotoxin A with all concentrations and sizes of ZnO NPs. PCR analysis showed a significant effect on sea gene in response to ZnO NPs treatments leading to loss of the gene, unlike the unaffected nuc gene. Moreover, morphological changes and cell shape distortion were detected by scanning electron microscope for bacterial cells treated with ZnO NPs.

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Incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in pigeons with an assessment of the nematocidal activity of chitosan nanoparticles against Ascaridia columbae

Cited by 11 publications

References 42 publications

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Infesting Domestic Pigeons with Histopathological Changes at Taif Governorate, KSA

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Infesting Domestic Pigeons with Histopathological Changes at Taif Governorate, KSA

Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles against Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus

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