[Mucormycosis due to Mycocladus corymbiferus in a fattening pig]
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Abstract
A fattening pig with enlarged head and abdominal lymph nodes was examined. An aspirate of the abscesses did not produce a conclusive diagnosis. Only an excision with subsequent histological and bacteriological examination showed the mould Mycocladus corymbiferus (syn. Absidia corymbifera) to be present. Similar abscesses should be examined as actinomycosis and leucosis are the main differential diagnoses.
Date Issued
2010
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
de
Author(s)
Eichhorn, L. | |
Welle, M. | |
Blaser, P. | |
Albini, S. |
Additional Credits
Journal
Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde
Publisher
Huber
ISSN
0036-7281
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