Aspergillosis in peacocks – Case Report
- 15 November 2022
- journal article
- Published by Peertechz Publications Private Limited in International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research
- Vol. 8 (4), 148-150
- https://doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr.000127
Abstract
The work describes two cases of Indian peacocks (Pavo cristatus) originating from extensive breeding, in which pulmonary aspergillosis and aerosacculitis were diagnosed. A clinical examination revealed difficult breathing with an open beak, gradual apathy, decreased appetite, and weight loss in both affected individuals. During the endoscopic examination, a yellow, caseous mass was diagnosed in the area of the margo caudalis of the lung. Pathological autopsy in both cases revealed a granuloma in the area of the left lung parenchyma and aerosacculitis. Fungal hyphae were detected in the granulomas by pathological-histological examination, and Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus parasiticus were diagnosed by mycological culture.Keywords
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