A case of pulmonary blastomycosis in a common eland (Taurotragus oryx)

This case report describes for the first time pulmonary blastomycosis in a captive common eland (Taurotragus oryx). The animal has been in captivity for over 14 years and the clinical signs observed before death were non-specific. The carcass was examined grossly and histologically using special sta...

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Published inBulgarian journal of veterinary medicine Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 114 - 121
Main Authors Alaka, O. O, Jarikre, T. A., Ogunro, B. N., Gurumyen, Y. G., Mark, A. C., Omadevuaye, T. O., Emikpe, B. O., Adeniran, G. A., Taiwo, V. O., Kasali, O. B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2019
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blastomycosis
eland
Nigeria
pulmonary
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Summary:This case report describes for the first time pulmonary blastomycosis in a captive common eland (Taurotragus oryx). The animal has been in captivity for over 14 years and the clinical signs observed before death were non-specific. The carcass was examined grossly and histologically using special stains. There were yellowish, firm and gritty nodules of varying sizes (0.5–2 cm in diameter) on the pleura, in the lung, mediastinal lymph nodes and pericardium. The nodules showed pyogranulomatous inflammation and broad based budding yeast (PAS, Giemsa positive and ZN negative) consistent with Blastomyces dermatitidis. Regular screening of soil and environment including animals in captivity should be encouraged to avert possible spread of the mold in favourable conditions. Public awareness should be improved on fungal diseases.
ISSN:1311-1477
1313-3543
DOI:10.15547/bjvm.2016