Ascaridia galli infection

Occurrence: Worldwide. Species affected : All. Age affected : All.

Causes: Parasitic nematode worm- Ascaridia galli.

Effects: Weight depression. In severe infections, intestinal blockage can occur. At high levels of infection, there is loss of blood, reduced blood sugar content, retarded growth and greatly increased mortality. Parasite can occasionally be seen in commercial eggs.

This parasitic nematode worm exists in the lumen of...

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