Endoparasitic Infection in Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens)
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2015
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Abstract
The main objectives of the present study was to
identify and determine the prevalence of
endoparasites of common crow (Corvus splendens) in
Chennai City, Tamil Nadu State, India. Hundred
droppings of common crow (Covrus splendens) in
and around were collected in 10% formalin in sterile
containers and examined for endoparasites. Oocysts
of Ispospora sp. and Sarcocystis sp. were found in 24
percent and 20 percent of samples, respectively.
Eggs of Cestode Hymenolepis sp. were found in 12%
of the samples, Capillaria sp. eggs were found in
19% of the samples and mixed infection of these
were found in 17% of the samples. Sarcocystis and
Hymenolepis diminuta are of zoonotic importance and
their presence in the droppings of the crow, indicates
the possible role of crow in transmitting / spreading
of human endoparasites.
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TNV_ZP_2015_30(2)16-17
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Veterinary Science