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Abstract This is the first reported case of lethal gastric parasitism by the nematode Paraleiuris locchii in a captive sloth (Bradypus variegatus). There were more than 600 parasites in the… Click to show full abstract
Abstract This is the first reported case of lethal gastric parasitism by the nematode Paraleiuris locchii in a captive sloth (Bradypus variegatus). There were more than 600 parasites in the stomach of the sloth, associated with extensive areas of ulceration and necrosis. The animal developed emaciation, dehydration, and anemia that progressed to death.
Keywords:
captive sloth;
bradypus variegatus;
paraleiuris locchii;
parasitism;
sloth bradypus
Journal Title: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Year Published: 2017
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