Mercury Exposure in Humboldt (Spheniscus humboldti) and Chinstrap (Pygoscelis antarcticus) Penguins Throughout the Chilean Coast and Antarctica
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-018-0529-7
Abstract: Penguins are reliable sentinels for environmental assessments of mercury (Hg) due to their longevity, abundance, high trophic level, and relatively small foraging areas. We analyzed Hg concentrations from blood and feathers of adult Humboldt penguins… read more here.
Keywords: trophic level; pygoscelis antarcticus; spheniscus humboldti; humboldt penguins ... See more keywords
THE PASSAGE AND DURATION OF ANTIBODIES TO WEST NILE VIRUS IN HUMBOLDT PENGUINS (SPHENISCUS HUMBOLDTI)
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DOI: 10.1638/2016-0144.1
Abstract: Abstract West Nile virus (genus Flavivirus) outbreaks and mortality events have been documented in both wild and captive avian species, including penguins. Serologic response to vaccination in avian species has varied and appears to be… read more here.
Keywords: humboldt penguins; nile virus; penguins spheniscus; west nile ... See more keywords
OBJECTIVE GAIT ANALYSIS IN HUMBOLDT PENGUINS (SPHENISCUS HUMBOLDTI) USING A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE WALKWAY
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DOI: 10.1638/2019-0054
Abstract: Abstract: Assessment of pododermatitis, osteoarthritis, and other causes of lameness in penguins can be challenging. Subjective gait analysis using visual observation and response to analgesic therapy can be affected by observer variation and caregiver placebo… read more here.
Keywords: gait analysis; pressure sensitive; humboldt penguins; gait ... See more keywords
DETECTION AND PREVALENCE OF SPHENISCID ALPHA-HERPESVIRUS-1 (SpAHV-1) IN A SAMPLE OF HUMBOLDT PENGUINS (SPHENISCUS HUMBOLDTI) AT PUNTA SAN JUAN, PERU
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DOI: 10.1638/2022-0105
Abstract: Abstract: Infections with herpesvirus have contributed to respiratory, enteric, and neurological disease reports in avian species worldwide. Herpesviruses have been detected in penguin species before but have not been studied extensively. To better understand the… read more here.
Keywords: humboldt penguins; peru; punta san; herpesvirus ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Probiotic-Based Vaccine Against Aspergillus Infection in Captive-Bred Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti)
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.897223
Abstract: Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Aspergillus fumigatus that often results in respiratory disease in birds. Aspergillosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in captive-bred penguin species. Currently, there is no… read more here.
Keywords: anti gal; humboldt penguins; infection; aspergillosis ... See more keywords
Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Humboldt Penguins—Susceptibility Patterns and Molecular Epidemiology of Clinical and Environmental Aspergillus fumigatus Isolates from a Belgian Zoo, 2017–2022
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030584
Abstract: Aspergillus fumigatus is the main causative agent of avian aspergillosis and results in significant health problems in birds, especially those living in captivity. The fungal contamination by A. fumigatus in the environment of Humboldt penguins… read more here.
Keywords: fumigatus isolates; epidemiology; humboldt penguins; aspergillosis ... See more keywords