A case report of cryptococcosis in a captive Cape hyrax (Procavia capensis).
J Vet Med Sci
; 86(6): 619-622, 2024 Jun 01.
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| ID: mdl-38631871
ABSTRACT
Cryptococcosis, a globally distributed mycotic disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans or C. gattii, has been extensively studied in various domestic animals and humans. However, non-domestic species have often been overlooked in the literature, with limited attention given to their susceptibility and contribution to the epidemiology of the disease. In this study, a captive two-year-old Cape hyrax in a Japanese zoo exhibited neurological symptoms and torticollis, ultimately succumbing to the infection. Necropsy and pathological analyses, including histopathological techniques and PCR, revealed the presence of C. neoformans in the lungs, cerebrum, and internal auditory canal. While cryptococcosis has been reported in various wild animals globally, this case represents the first documented cryptococcosis in Cape hyrax.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Criptococose
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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Animais de Zoológico
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
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J Vet Med Sci
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J. vet. med. sci. (Online)
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Journal of veterinary medical science (Online)
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Japão