Pathology of the Esophagus and Crop of Domestic Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in the Cases of Candidiasis

Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal disease in poultry caused by Candida species. This case study aimed to describe the gross and histopathological features of candidiasis in local chickens. Necropsies were conducted on five local chicken carcasses from local farms in Alue Naga Village, Banda Aceh City. The esophagus and crop were collected for histopathological examination. Grossly, multifocal white lesions were observed in both organs. Histopathology revealed mucosal thickening and the presence of blastospores in the affected tissues. In conclusion, the pathological changes in these candidiasis cases included multifocal white lesions, mucosal thickening, and the presence of blastospores in the esophageal and crop.