Systemic toxoplasmosis in captive flying-foxes

Systemic toxoplasmosis in captive flying-foxes

Systemic toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii was diagnosed in two juvenile, captive flying‐foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus and P. scapulatus), which died following respiratory distress. One animal displayed clinical signs suggestive of neurological disease. This is the first report of this dise...

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Published in:Australian veterinary journal Vol. 90; no. 4; pp. 140 - 142
Main Authors: Sangster, CR, Gordon, AN, Hayes, D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Publishing Asia 01-04-2012
Subjects:
Animals
Animals, Zoo
captivity
Chiroptera
Chiroptera - parasitology
emerging disease
Fatal Outcome
Male
neurological disease
Pteropus conspicillatus
Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasmosis, Animal - epidemiology
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Summary:Systemic toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii was diagnosed in two juvenile, captive flying‐foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus and P. scapulatus), which died following respiratory distress. One animal displayed clinical signs suggestive of neurological disease. This is the first report of this disease in megachiropteran bats and adds to the list of differential diagnoses for both systemic and neurological disease in these animals. The role of captivity in the exposure and development of the disease is discussed.
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ISSN:0005-0423
1751-0813
DOI:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00868.x