Syngamiasis

A parasitic respiratory disease of poultry caused by Syngamus trachea. Adult male and female worms remain permanently attached in copulation, forming a characteristic Y-shape within the trachea and major bronchi, resulti...

Clinical signs

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Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Dyspnea Pathognomonic Coughing Specific Head Shaking Specific Catarrhal Tracheitis Specific Neck Extension Pathognomonic Adult Tracheal Worms Pathognomonic Blood Tinged Tracheal Exudate Specific

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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