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Systemic mycosis in Scottish red deer (Cervus elaphus).

R Munro, A R Hunter, M Bonniwell

    Journal of Comparative Pathology
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Systemic fungal infections in young red deer, primarily caused by phycomycetes, frequently impacted kidneys, liver, and the central nervous system. Stressful husbandry practices may have predisposed these animals to infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Mycology
    • Wildlife Diseases

    Background:

    • Systemic fungal infections pose a significant threat to wildlife health.
    • Phycomycetes are known fungal pathogens with diverse host ranges.
    • Understanding disease patterns in young red deer is crucial for herd management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the pathological features of systemic phycomycosis in young red deer.
    • To identify the most commonly affected organs and the host's inflammatory response.
    • To explore potential predisposing factors for fungal infections in this species.

    Main Methods:

    • Histopathological examination of tissues from ten affected young red deer.
    • Morphological identification of causative fungi.
    • Fungal cultures were performed on a subset of cases.
    • Review of case histories to identify potential risk factors.

    Main Results:

    • Kidneys, liver, and central nervous system were the most frequently affected organs.
    • Infections elicited acute pyogenic inflammation and giant cell responses.
    • Vasculitis, thrombosis, and fungal dissemination were common findings.
    • Fungal cultures identified Absidia and Aspergillus in some cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Phycomycetes can cause severe systemic infections in young red deer.
    • Inflammatory and vascular changes are characteristic pathological features.
    • Stressful husbandry conditions are implicated as a potential predisposing factor in most cases.

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