Case report. First description of adiaspiromycosis in an Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Italy

Case report. First description of adiaspiromycosis in an Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Italy

Adiaspiromycosis is a pulmonary disease caused by the inhalation of the ubiquitous fungus Emmonsia spp., a common soil inhabitant. Information about the replication and dissemination of the fungus from the primary site is lacking. Members of the Family Mustelidae seem to be highly susceptible to thi...

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Main Authors: Daniela Malatesta, Vic R. Simpson, Romina Fusillo, Manlio Marcelli, Laura Bongiovanni, Mariarita Romanucci, Chiara Palmieri, Leonardo Della Salda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale 2014-09-01
Series:Veterinaria Italiana
Subjects:
Adiaspiromycosis
Cholesterol granuloma
Lung
Otter
RECAL
Online Access:http://www.izs.it/vet_italiana/2014/50_3/VetIt_40_1916_8.pdf

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