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Actinomycosis in a one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius)
1Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, PK 17, 09016 Isikli, Aydin, Turkey. nuh_kilic44@hotmail.com
Summary
A dromedary camel developed actinomycotic granuloma from Actinomyces viscosus. Surgical removal and antibiotic treatment successfully resolved the cutaneous nodules.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Microbiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species.
- Cutaneous actinomycosis can manifest as granulomatous lesions.
Observation:
- A dromedary camel presented with two large, hard, cutaneous granulomatous nodules on the mandible.
- The lesions exhibited exudation and necrosis, indicative of Actinomyces viscosus infection.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the granulomatous nodules was performed.
- Post-operative treatment involved a 4-week course of penicillin-streptomycin combination therapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights Actinomyces viscosus as a causative agent of actinomycotic granuloma in dromedary camels.
- Successful treatment involved a combination of surgical intervention and antimicrobial therapy, suggesting a viable therapeutic approach for similar cases.
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