Mycotic diseases of reptiles

Numerous myotic diseases have been reported in reptiles. Although the integumentary system is most commonly affected, systemic disease also occurs. The fungi commonly isolated from lesions in reptiles include Paecilomyces, Penicillium, Fusarium, Geotrichium, Mucor, and Aspergillus. Systemic mycotic...

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Published in:Seminars in avian and exotic pet medicine 2000-04, Vol.9 (2), p.94-101
Main Authors: Jacobson, Elliott R., Cheatwood, Joseph L., Maxwell, Lara K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diseases
fungi
Mycology
reptile
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Summary:Numerous myotic diseases have been reported in reptiles. Although the integumentary system is most commonly affected, systemic disease also occurs. The fungi commonly isolated from lesions in reptiles include Paecilomyces, Penicillium, Fusarium, Geotrichium, Mucor, and Aspergillus. Systemic mycotic diseases such as histoplasmosis, coccidiodomycosis, and cryptococcosis are rarely seen in reptiles. This review includes many of the known reports of mycoses in reptiles. Proper techniques for sampling and fungal culture are also presented. Based on the limited information in the literature, use of appropriate chemotherapeutics is discussed.
ISSN:1055-937X
1558-3864
DOI:10.1053/AX.2000.4621