Prevalence and histopathological characterization of Masai Giraffe ( < em > Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi < /em > ) skin disease in Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, Northern Tanzania

Conclusions: Our findings suggest the involvement of fungal infection in GSD pathogenesis.Clinical relevance: We recommend further characterization of the lesions using modern molecular techniques and culture to identify primary and secondary or opportunistic etiologies, and the order in which the pathogens occur in the lesions.PMID:34403624 | DOI:10.1080/01652176.2021.1970279

Source: Veterinary Quarterly - August 17, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Faraja E Kiula Eblate E Mjingo Alex R Mremi Jaffu O Chilongola Linus K Munishi Source Type: research