Cestodiasis

A parasitic disease of poultry caused by cestodes (tapeworms), which are segmented, band-like helminths lacking an intestinal canal. Development requires intermediate hosts such as snails, slugs, ants, grasshoppers, and...

Clinical signs

Bird species

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Diarrhea Emaciation Yellow Pigmentation Of Legs Specific Leg Weakness Intestinal Nodules Specific Intestinal Swelling Velvety Intestinal Mucosa Specific Adult Tapeworms In Intestine Pathognomonic

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Duck Susceptibility: moderate

Goose Susceptibility: moderate

Pigeon Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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