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Eustrongylidosis

January 1, 1999

Eustrongylidosis is caused by the nematodes or roundworms Eustrongylides tubifex, E. ignotus, and E. excisus. Eustrongylides sp. can cause large die-offs of nestlings in coastal rookeries, especially of egrets and other wading birds.

Publication Year 1999
Title Eustrongylidosis
Authors Rebecca A. Cole
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Federal Government Series
Series Title Information and Technology Report
Series Number 1999-0001
Index ID 2001002
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center