Myxidium anatidum in a Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus From Western Canada

Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2026

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Authors: Ursula G. Perdrizet, Betty P. Lockerbie, Trent K. Bollinger
DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-24-00221
Cited by: 1
References: 12

Abstract

Liver changes in a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were associated with the presence of Myxidium anatidum. The myxozoan parasites were present in bile ducts. The genus and species were determined using an 18S rRNA PCR combined with sequencing of the product and a BLASTN search.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and fungal interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Publisher
Wildlife Disease Association
Volume
62
Issue
1
Pages
257–259
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN