Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
African grey parrot with diarrhea, twisted neck, and fungal plus
By Desmidt, M. et al.·Published in Veterinary Record·1998·Department of Pathology Bacteriology and Poultry Diseases Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Gent 9820 Merelbeke Belgium·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Rhizomucor pusillus mucormycosis combined with chlamydiosis in an African grey parrot ( Psittacus erithacus erithacus )
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Plain-English summary
An African grey parrot was brought to the vet with symptoms like diarrhea, an unsteady walk, and a twisted neck. Tests revealed a fungal infection called mucormycosis, along with a bacterial infection known as chlamydiosis. The vet found signs of both infections in the parrot's organs and took samples that confirmed the presence of the fungus Rhizomucor pusillus and Chlamydia. Treatment details are not provided, but addressing both infections is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
This paper describes a case of mucormycosis combined with chlamydiosis in an African grey parrot ( Psittacus erithacus erithacus ). The clinical signs included diarrhoea, an unsteady gait and a twisted neck. Smears of the spleen, liver and contents of the cloaca stained strongly positive for Chlamydia species. Histologically, hyphae typical of Zygomycetes were observed invading through the walls of blood vessels of the spleen. Rhizomucor pusillus was isolated as a pure culture from the intestines, lungs and liver.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.143.16.447