COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS IN A CALIFORNIA SEA LION (Zalophus californianus)

COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS IN A CALIFORNIA SEA LION (Zalophus californianus)

Coccidioidomycosis in an adult male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is described. The animal was housed in a zoo in Tucson, Arizona, for approximately 5 years. This is believed to be the first reported case of coccidioidomycosis in a marine mammal.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of wildlife diseases 1976-07, Vol.12 (3), p.372-375
Hauptverfasser: REED, R. E, MIGAKI, G, CUMMINGS, J. A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Animals, Zoo
Coccidioides - isolation & purification
Coccidioidomycosis - diagnosis
Coccidioidomycosis - pathology
Coccidioidomycosis - veterinary
Fatal Outcome
Male
Sea Lions - microbiology
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Zusammenfassung:Coccidioidomycosis in an adult male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is described. The animal was housed in a zoo in Tucson, Arizona, for approximately 5 years. This is believed to be the first reported case of coccidioidomycosis in a marine mammal.
ISSN:0090-3558
1943-3700
DOI:10.7589/0090-3558-12.3.372