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Fig. 6

From: Prevalence, molecular characterization, and histopathological impact of Trichomonas gallinae in domestic pigeons from Northeastern Egypt

Fig. 6

Photomicrographs of the oro-pharynx, proventriculus, and gizzard from control, T. gallinae-free pigeons. (a & b) Normal micro-morphological structures of the oro-pharyngeal mucosa with preserved keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (light blue arrows), underlying loose fibrous lamina propria, and submucosa (dark blue and orange arrows). (c & d) Normal proventricular mucosal lining and glands (light blue and yellow arrows). (e & f) Normal gizzard showing intact superficial glandular mucosa (light blue arrow) and muscular coats (black arrows). All examined tissues appear normal. Scale bars: 50 μm.

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