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Hypertrophic Osteopathy Associated with Mycotic Pneumonia in a Roe Deer ( Capreolus capreolus)

Gorazd Vengušt1, Diana Žele1, Tanja Švara1

  • 11 Institute of Pathology, Wild Animals, Fish and Bees, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Journal of Wildlife Diseases
|March 3, 2018
PubMed

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Aspergillus fumigatus rarely infects deer but can cause severe illness. This case details a roe deer with mycotic pneumonia and hypertrophic osteopathy due to A. fumigatus.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Mycology
  • Wildlife Pathology
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Aspergillus fumigatus is a common fungal pathogen in various animal species.
  • Infections in deer are rare, with limited documentation in scientific literature.
  • Understanding A. fumigatus pathogenesis in cervids is crucial for wildlife health.

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