Isolation of Trueperella pyogenes in a case of thoracic and abdominal abscess in a galago (Otolemur garnettii).
J Med Primatol
; 45(4): 198-201, 2016 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
An adult male galago (Otolemur garnettii) presented for fight wounds following pairing for breeding. Treatment was symptomatic with recovery. Following resolution, the animal re-presented and died, despite additional treatment.METHODS:
Necropsy, histopathology, bacterial cultures, and 16S RNA sequencing.RESULTS:
A large intrathoracic/intra-abdominal abscess due to Trueperella pyogenes was found at necropsy.CONCLUSIONS:
T. pyogenes should be considered in abscesses/wounds of galagos.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Infecções por Actinomycetales
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Abscesso
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Arcanobacterium
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Galago
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article