Oosporein Toxicosis

Oosporein toxicosis is a mycotoxicosis caused by oosporein, a red toxic metabolite produced mainly by Chaetomium trilaterale and Oospora colorans. The disease is characterized by nephrotoxicity, visceral gout, high mortality, and reduced productivity.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Dehydration Anorexia Distended Gall Bladder Pale Swollen Kidneys Specific Focal Hepatic Necrosis Visceral Gout Pathognomonic Periarticular Urate Deposition Specific Mottled Liver Enlarged Proventriculus Proventricular Exudate Proventricular Isthmus Necrosis Specific Green Discolored Gizzard Lining Green Intestinal Contents

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Active Ingredients

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Host Species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Duck Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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