Atypical Dermatophytosis in 12 North American Porcupines (<i>Erethizon dorsatum</i>) from the Northeastern United States 2010–2017

Atypical Dermatophytosis in 12 North American Porcupines (<i>Erethizon dorsatum</i>) from the Northeastern United States 2010–2017

Twelve wild North American porcupines (<i>Erethizon dorsatum</i>) out of a total of 44 of this species examined in an 8-year period were diagnosed with dermatopathies while being cared for at two wildlife rehabilitation clinics. Biopsy and necropsy were performed on seven and five animal...

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Main Authors: David B. Needle, Robert Gibson, Nicholas A. Hollingshead, Inga F. Sidor, Nicholas J. Marra, Derek Rothenheber, Anil J. Thachil, Bryce J. Stanhope, Brian A. Stevens, Julie C. Ellis, Shelley Spanswick, Maureen Murray, Laura B. Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
dermatophyte
porcupine
<i>erethizon</i>
fungus
metagenomics
fungal genetics
molecular diagnostics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/4/171

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