Survey of Migratory Birds (Anatidae: Anas platyrhynchos) for Schistosome Parasites from Mazandaran Province, Northern Iran

• Published in: Iranian journal of parasitology Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 333 - 336
• Main Authors: Mahdavi, Sa, Farahnak, A, Mobedi, I, Rad, Mb Molaei, Azadeh, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Iran Tehran University of Medical Sciences 01.04.2013
• Subjects: Anas platyrhynchos; Bilharziella sp; Bird migration; Colleges & universities; Disease; Eggs; Iran; Laboratory animals; Mollusks; Parasites; Short Communication; Trichobilharzia sp; Iran; Bilharziella sp; Trichobilharzia sp; Anas platyrhynchos; Iran

The aim of the present study was to survey birds' schistosomes in migratory birds (Anatidae: Anas platyrhynchos) which are the source of the disease in Mazandaran Province, Northern Iran. A number of mallards were bought from the markets of hunted birds. The respiratory tracts (nasal mucosa) an...