Histopathological changes in the small intestine of domestic pigeons induced by cestodes infections
Author(s): Namir I Mohammed and Ibrahem A Abdulzahra
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted to assess and document the microscopic tissue alterations occurring in the small intestines of pigeons as a consequence of Cestoda parasite infections. Sixty pigeons of different ages and sexes were randomly collected from local markets in Muthanna Governorate, southern Iraq. Results displayed that 20 of the 60 tested were infected with cestoda, with a prevalence rate of 33.3%. Histopathological analysis revealed intestinal damage, including villous atrophy, mucosal disruption, epithelial necrosis, inflammatory infiltrate, hemorrhage and submucosal inflammation. These results indicate that tapeworm infection may severely influence intestinal function and host health, importance the need for effective prevention and control strategies, especially in at-risk pigeon populations.
Namir I Mohammed, Ibrahem A Abdulzahra. Histopathological changes in the small intestine of domestic pigeons induced by cestodes infections. Int J Adv Res Med 2025;7(3):198-202. DOI: 10.22271/27069567.2025.v7.i3c.670
