Unique case of disseminated toxoplasmosis and concurrent hepatic capillariasis in a ring-tailed lemur: first case description
A unique co-infection with <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> and <i>Capillaria hepatica</i> is reported in a semi-free-living ring-tailed lemur (<i>Lemur catta</i>). In this case acute toxoplasmosis, characterised by severe necrotising inflammation in different organs, was...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Primate Biology |
| Online Access: | http://www.primate-biol.net/2/9/2015/pb-2-9-2015.pdf |
| Summary: | A unique co-infection with <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> and <i>Capillaria hepatica</i> is reported in a semi-free-living
ring-tailed lemur (<i>Lemur catta</i>). In this case acute toxoplasmosis, characterised by
severe necrotising inflammation in different organs, was the leading cause
of death, whilst accompanying chronic capillariasis was regarded as
a predisposing factor. A concise description of both disease manifestations is
given. |
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| ISSN: | 2363-4707 2363-4715 |