Animal Diseases

Pinworm Infection in Indian Star Tortoise

Nematodes are common in digestive system of tortoise and oxyurids(pinworm) are common in the colon of tortoises, although they are usually non-pathogenic. Worms have long tapering tail end, so called as pinworm. Clinical signs of anorexia, regurgitation, obstruction have been attributed to the presence of such parasites. >>>