Abstract
Coccidioidomycosis was diagnosed in 19 llamas (California, 9; Arizona, 10). All but 1 had a disseminated form, with pyogranulomas principally in the lungs, thoracic lymph nodes, liver, and kidneys. However, lesions were found in tissue specimens from most organ systems. Antemortem diagnosis was based on radiographic evaluation of the lungs, serologic testing, or presence of spherules of Coccidioides immitis in pyogranuloma aspirates, skin scrapings, or biopsy specimens. Animals residing in endemic areas of southwestern United States are at risk, and llamas appear to be highly susceptible to developing disseminated forms of coccidioidomycosis.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1609-1614 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 201 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Nov 15 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)
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Fowler, M. E., Pappagianis, D., & Ingram, I. (1992). Coccidioidomycosis in llamas in the United States: 19 cases (1981-1989). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 201(10), 1609-1614.