Toxoplasmosis in three species of native and introduced Hawaiian birds
Journal of Parasitology
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Abstract
Toxoplasma gondii was found in endemic Hawaiian birds, including 2 nene geese (Nesochen sandvicensis), 1 red-footed booby (Sula sula), and an introduced bird, the Erckels francolin (Francolinus erckelii). All 4 birds died of disseminated toxoplasmosis; the parasite was found in sections of many organs, and the diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining with anti–T. gondii–specific polyclonal antibodies. This is the first report of toxoplasmosis in these species of birds.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Toxoplasmosis in three species of native and introduced Hawaiian birds |
| Series title | Journal of Parasitology |
| DOI | 10.1645/0022-3395(2002)088[1040:TITSON]2.0.CO;2 |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Society of Parasitologists |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 1040 |
| Last page | 1042 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawai'i |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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