Actinomycosis in a one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Summary An actinomycotic granuloma caused by Actinomyces viscosus is reported in a dromedary camel. Two hard, cutaneous, large granulamatous nodules were present on both sides of the postero‐ventral side of the mandible exhibiting exudation and necrosis. After radical excision of the lesion, the dai...

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Published inJournal of veterinary medicine. Series A Vol. 51; no. 7-8; pp. 363 - 364
Main Authors Kilic, N, Kirkan, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin, Germany Blackwell Verlag GmbH 01.09.2004
Hindawi Limited
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Actinomyces - drug effects
Actinomyces - isolation & purification
Actinomyces viscosus
Actinomycosis - drug therapy
Actinomycosis - surgery
Actinomycosis - veterinary
animal diseases
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
antibiotics
bacterial infections
camels
Camelus
case studies
combination drug therapy
disease detection
disease diagnosis
excision
granuloma
Male
mandible (bone)
medical treatment
penicillins
Penicillins - therapeutic use
streptomycin
Streptomycin - therapeutic use
symptoms
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary An actinomycotic granuloma caused by Actinomyces viscosus is reported in a dromedary camel. Two hard, cutaneous, large granulamatous nodules were present on both sides of the postero‐ventral side of the mandible exhibiting exudation and necrosis. After radical excision of the lesion, the daily treatment with penicillin–streptomycin combination was continued for 4 weeks. About 8 and 24 weeks from the initial treatment, no new nodules were noticed.
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ISSN:0931-184X
1865-1674
1439-0442
1865-1682
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0442.2004.00654.x