Journal of Helminthology

Table of Contents - 1988 - Volume 62, Issue 03  

Research Note

The occurrence of Rhabditis (Rhabditella) axei in the faeces of a chicken in Egypt

O. M. E. El-Azazya1, H. M. El-Gawadya1 and M. S. Nadaa1

a1 Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

Abstract

Rhabditis axei, the free living nematode, was detected in the faeces of a chicken maintained in a clean cage in the parasitology laboratory, Zagazig University, Egypt. The source of these worms and the method of their transmission to the laboratory was discussed. The experimental inoculation of 3 chickens with R. axei demonstrated that their survival after passing through the intestine was not possible. Free living nematodes could be confused easily with Strongyloides sp. during routine faecal examination.

(Accepted December 02 1987)

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