Heartworm of swans and geese
January 1, 1999
Heartworm in swans and geese is caused by a filarial nematode or a roundworm of the superfamily Filarioidea which is transmitted to the bird by a biting louse. The nematode and the louse both are parasites. Sarconema eurycerca is the only one of several species of microfilaria or the first stage juvenile of the parasite found in the circulating blood of waterfowl that is known to be pathogenic or cause clinical disease.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1999 |
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Title | Heartworm of swans and geese |
Authors | Rebecca A. Cole |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
Series Title | Information and Technology Report |
Series Number | 1999-0001 |
Index ID | 2001109 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |