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Mycobacteriosis infection in a red-lored amazon parrot case
By M. Kandefer-Gola et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2016·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Mycobacteriosis of the red-lored amazon parrot: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old red-lored amazon parrot was brought in because it was losing weight and seemed unwell. The vet found a bound egg that was surgically removed, but two weeks later, the parrot had a discharge and a thickened area near its cloaca (the opening for waste). Tests showed a bacterial infection, but despite treatment, the parrot did not get better. Sadly, the owner chose to euthanize the bird, and an autopsy revealed a large tumor in the cloaca caused by a mycobacterial infection.
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Abstract
A two-year-old red-lored amazon parrot (Amazona autumnalis) presented with progressive weight loss and general poor condition. In the radiograph a bounded egg was diagnosed, which was surgically removed under general anaesthesia. Two weeks later a fibrino-mucous cloacal discharge was observed. Clinical examination revealed a thickened structure along the left side of the cloaca. Bacterial culture was performed, in which Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth was demonstrated. Radiographs and blood examination showed no abnormalities. Despite treatment, no improvement in the bird's clinical condition was observed. The owner decided to euthanise the parrot. At autopsy a large tumour of the cloaca was disclosed. Microscopic examination of the lesion revealed a mycobacterial tubercle with numerous giant cells. In addition, Ziehl-Neelsen staining was performed and revealed numerous acid-resistant bacilli within the granulomatous lesions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/8826-VETMED