Extraintestinal isosporoid coccidian causing atoxoplasmosis in captive green-winged saltators: clinical and hematological features
ABSTRACT: Populations of green-winged saltators, Saltator similis, are decreasing especially because of illegal trade and infectious diseases.We describe natural cases of Tall Drawers an extraintestinal isosporoid coccidian in caged S.similis, and suggest the need of preventive measures in handling these birds.Nonspecific clinical signs were seen i