Abstract
This was a case of disseminated cryptococcosis. Cryptococcus neoformans is a basidiomycetous encapsulated yeast that may cause life-threatening infections. The pathogen presents two biovars, C. neoformans var. neoformans that is commonly associated with avian excreta and had worldwide distribution, and C. neoformans var. gattii that is ecologically associated with plant debris, particularly from eucalyptus trees [1]. Based on the strain classification, the absence of Eucalyptus trees and the presence of wild pigeons in the area sharing the same water supplies with the mouflon, the animal was most likely infected from avian excreta. Cryptococcosis has been reported in sheep [2], goats [3-6], elk [7] and llama [8], but is overall uncommon in small ruminants.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | CL Davis and S.Thompson Foundation Diagnostic Exercise Series 2014 - http://www.cldavis.org/lcpg_english.html, Bethesda, United States Duration: 01 Jan 2014 → 01 Jan 2014 http://www.cldavis.org/lcpg_english.html |
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| Other | CL Davis and S.Thompson Foundation Diagnostic Exercise Series 2014 |
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| Abbreviated title | Veterinary pathology clinical specialty training |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Bethesda |
| Period | 01/01/14 → 01/01/14 |
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