Gastrointestinal Candidiasis in an Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)

An adult female Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) was found dead with a 2 month-history of decreased appetite. At necropsy, multiple ulcers were seen in the mucosa of stomach and colon. Histopathologically, the ulcers were characterized by extensive necrosis, hemorrhage, and marked edema,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 2009, Vol.71(9), pp.1269-1272
Hauptverfasser:	JUNIANTITO, Vetnizah, IZAWA, Takeshi, KUWAMURA, Mitsuru, YONEZAWA, Masao, ITO, Shu, YAMATE, Jyoji
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aldabra giant tortoise Animals Candida candidiasis Candidiasis - microbiology Candidiasis - pathology Candidiasis - veterinary Fatal Outcome Female Gastrointestinal Diseases - microbiology Gastrointestinal Diseases - pathology Gastrointestinal Diseases - veterinary gastrointestinal ulcer Geochelone gigantea Turtles
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