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Blastomycosis in wild wolves.

R P Thiel, L D Mech, G R Ruth

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

|April 1, 1987

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Blastomycosis caused a fatal illness in a wild Minnesota wolf. Serologic evidence suggests this fungal infection also affected a Wisconsin wolf, highlighting its impact on wildlife populations.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Mycology
Wildlife Disease Ecology

Background:

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by *Blastomyces dermatitidis*.
This disease can affect various mammalian species, including canids.

Observation:

A wild wolf in Minnesota exhibited no unusual behavior for two years before succumbing to blastomycosis.
The Minnesota wolf became weak and debilitated in December 1985 before its death.
Serologic evidence of blastomycosis was identified in a separate wild wolf in Wisconsin.

Findings:

Blastomycosis proved fatal to a wild wolf in Minnesota.
The case highlights the impact of blastomycosis on wild wolf populations.
Serological confirmation in a Wisconsin wolf suggests a broader geographic presence of the disease in wildlife.

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Implications:

This finding underscores the importance of monitoring fungal diseases in wildlife populations.
Understanding blastomycosis transmission in wolves can inform conservation and public health strategies.
Further research is needed to assess the prevalence and impact of blastomycosis in North American canids.