Pathology of Spirorchiidae (Digenea: Schistosomatoidea) infection in green turtles(Chelonia mydas) on Campos Basin, Rio de Janeiro

Pathology of Spirorchiidae (Digenea: Schistosomatoidea) infection in green turtles(Chelonia mydas) on Campos Basin, Rio de Janeiro

ABSTRACT: Spirorchidiasis is one of the most common diseases in green turtles. Eggs and the adult form of trematodes are mainly found in the heart, liver, lung, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract. The present study aimed to describe the pathological aspects of Spirorchiidae trematode infection in gr...

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Main Authors: Reina I.A. Cartagena, Joana M.P. Ikeda, Isabela M. Neto, Gabriela O. Pereira, Asheley H.B. Pereira, Raquel O. Simões, José L. Luque, Daniel G. Ubiali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA) 2023-04-01
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
Subjects:
Marine biology
veterinary pathology
Spirorchiidae
Testudines
green turtle
Chelonia mydas
blood flukes
trematodes
histopathology
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