Cecal Worm Infection

A parasitic disease of poultry caused by Heterakis species inhabiting the ceca, usually producing subclinical infection but capable of causing typhlitis, cecal necrosis, and cecal core formation in heavy infestations.

Clinical signs

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Bird species

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Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Cecal Worm Infestation Pathognomonic Cecal Mucosal Necrosis Specific Typhlitis Specific Cecal Cores Specific

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate
Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high
Duck Susceptibility: moderate
Goose Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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