Disseminated granulomas caused by an unidentified protozoan in sandhill cranes
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
By: J. W. Carpenter, T.R. Spraker, C.H. Gardiner, and M.N. Novilla
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Abstract
Oral granulomas were observed in 31 (33%) of 95 captive sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Necropsy of six of the afflicted cranes revealed granulomatous nodules throughout many of their organ systems. Intracellular protozoan organisms morphologically resembling schizogonic stages were observed within the granulomas by light and electron microscopy. Sexual and asexual stages of coccidia were seen in sections of the intestines of 4 of 5 cranes examined microscopically, and Eimerian oocysts were seen in fecal flotation specimens from 3 of 4 birds.
Suggested Citation
Carpenter, J.W., Spraker, T., Gardiner, C., and Novilla, M., 1979, Disseminated granulomas caused by an unidentified protozoan in sandhill cranes: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, v. 175, no. 11, p. 948-951.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Disseminated granulomas caused by an unidentified protozoan in sandhill cranes |
| Series title | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 175 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 948-951 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| First page | 948 |
| Last page | 951 |