Some epidemiological study of Cryptosporidiosis in Ducks in Babylon province

摘要

Examining of 100 fecal samples of ducks were randomly collected from five different regions in Babylon province for both sexes and average age between 6-12 months, the results showed that total infection rate of Cryptosporidium was 8%. Three techniques were applied in this study include Modified Ziehl Neelsen stain, iodine staining and flotation technique by sheathers sugar solution. Measurement of oocyst dimensions by using ocular micrometer showed that average size of oocyst was (5.9 × 4.6) um. Statistical analysis showed significant difference between females (9.72%) and males (3.57%). No differences were recorded between months of study, highest percentage recorded in March 15%. No infection recorded in October. Higher rate of infection recorded in Al-Hilla and Al-Kaffel regions, 20% and 10%, respectively. In conclusion that higher infection was in females in spring season in Hilla and Kaffel regions