Eosinophilic Leukaemia and Systemic Mycobacterium marinum Infection in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.09.013
Abstract: A two-year-old male African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) presented with lethargy and anorexia. Ultrasonographic and radiographic examinations revealed splenomegaly and pneumonia, respectively. Prominent leucocytosis, consisting mainly of large atypical eosinophils, was observed in a peripheral blood… read more here.
Keywords: pygmy hedgehog; mycobacterium marinum; hedgehog atelerix; marinum ... See more keywords