| Cryptococcosis in tree shrews (Tupaia tana and Tupaia minor) and elephant shrews (Macroscelides proboscides). | |
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PMID: 9279407 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fungal infections due to Cryptococcus neoformans occurred in seven short-eared elephant shrews (Macroscelides proboscides), six large tree shrews (Tupaia tana), and five lesser tree shrews (Tupaia minor) at the National Zoological Park during a 30-mo period in 1991-1993. Clinical signs were absent or included weight loss, shivering, dyspnea, and/or neurologic disease. Definitive antemortem diagnostic techniques included tracheal lavage and serum cryptococcal antigen latex agglutination titers. Thirteen cases were diagnosed solely by postmortem examination. The source of infection for these animals was uncertain, but C. neoformans is commonly found in soil and other organic material. Two lesser tree shrews and one large tree shrew received antifungal therapy and converted to a negative serum cryptococcal antigen titer. |
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Authors:
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L A Tell; D K Nichols; W P Fleming; M Bush |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Volume: 28 ISSN: 1042-7260 ISO Abbreviation: J. Zoo Wildl. Med. Publication Date: 1997 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-30 Completed Date: 1997-09-30 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915208 Medline TA: J Zoo Wildl Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Animal Health, National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. 20008, USA. |
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Animals Animals, Zoo* Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use Cryptococcosis / drug therapy, pathology, veterinary* District of Columbia Female Fluconazole / therapeutic use Male Tupaia* Tupaiidae* |
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0/Antifungal Agents; 86386-73-4/Fluconazole |
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