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Molecular Characterization and Pathological Findings of Syngamus trachea in Captive White Storks in University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, Nigeria

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Parasitology

Abstract

This case report highlights the clinical presentation, postmortem findings, and diagnostic evaluation of syngamosis and severe dehydration in two white storks (Ciconia ciconia). The storks, a male and female, introduced into a zoo four months prior, succumbed to parasitic tracheitis and dehydration. Necropsy and histopathology examinations were conducted while molecular parasite identification was carried out by using species-specific primers. Parasites found were cleaned with isotonic NaCl solution, preserved in 70% ethanol, and examined under microscopes. Intestinal scrapings were used to assess parasite egg burden, and various organ tissue samples were collected and sent for histopathological examination, including the trachea, lung, heart, liver, kidney, proventriculus, ventriculus (gizzard), small and large intestines, and bursa of Fabricius. Histopathological analysis was performed through paraffin embedding and staining with hematoxylin and eosin. Necropsy revealed dehydration, cachexia, parasitic tracheitis, nephrosis, and generalized hemorrhages. Histopathological examination confirmed subacute tracheitis with goblet cell hyperplasia, pulmonary hemorrhages, and renal damage. Molecular analysis identified Syngamus trachea via amplification of the 18S rRNA gene. This case report sheds light on the clinical presentation and pathological observation in white storks diagnosed with syngamosis and severe dehydration. The identification of parasitic tracheitis underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in avian mortality investigations. Dehydration should also be addressed as a significant factor in assessing the health of captive birds.

DOI

10.21608/javs.2025.346511.1493

Keywords

Avian Mortality, Dehydration, Parasitic Tracheitis, Syngamosis, White stork

Authors

First Name

Olaifa

Last Name

O.S.

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Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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osolaifa@gmail.com

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First Name

Ogbonna

Last Name

N.F.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

nkdazzles@gmail.com

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Orcid

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First Name

Anifowose

Last Name

O.R.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

dranifowose@gmail.com

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-

First Name

Jarikre

Last Name

T.A.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Email

get2theo@yahoo.com

City

ibadan

Orcid

-

First Name

Awobode

Last Name

H.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

awobodet@yahoo.com

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-

First Name

Ola

Last Name

O.O.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

olawumi.olawale@gmail.com

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-

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-

First Name

Ogunro

Last Name

B.N.

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-

Affiliation

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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ogunrob@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Tijani

Last Name

M.O.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

adeolatok@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Adebowale

Last Name

E.A.

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-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

adebowaleayomide1999@gmail.com

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-

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-

First Name

Ohore

Last Name

O.G.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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ohorebor@gmail.com

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-

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-

First Name

Taiwo

Last Name

V.O.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

seguntaiwo13@yahoo.com

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-

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First Name

Usman

Last Name

A.A.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

usmanabdulraufk@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Adebiyi

Last Name

T.O.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

drtkbiyi@yahoo.com

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-

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-

First Name

Alaka

Last Name

A.A.

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Email

gbengalaka@yahoo.com

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-

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-

Volume

10

Article Issue

2

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54805

Issue Date

2025-04-01

Receive Date

2024-12-22

Publish Date

2025-04-01

Page Start

13

Page End

17

Print ISSN

1687-4072

Online ISSN

2090-3308

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JAVS_Volume 10_Issue 2_Pages 13-17.pdf

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Journal of Applied Veterinary Sciences

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Molecular Characterization and Pathological Findings of Syngamus trachea in Captive White Storks in University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, Nigeria

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09 Apr 2025