High Frequency of Nitroimidazole-Resistant Trichomonas gallinae in Competition Pigeons: Risk Factors and Therapeutic Implications
Marina Garcia-Piqueras, Rodrigo Suarez Lombao, Paula Pérez-Moreno, María Bailén, Dieter Liebhart, Marta González Clari, María Teresa Gómez-Muñoz, José Sansano‐Maestre
This study identifies high nitroimidazole resistance in Trichomonas gallinae in competition pigeons, linking resistance to metronidazole use and bird age, and suggests improved treatment protocols.
bioRxiv · Jan 30, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology