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Isolation of Trueperella pyogenes in a case of thoracic and abdominal abscess in a galago ( Otolemur garnettii )
Author(s) -
Salleng Kenneth J.,
Burton Bryce J.,
Apple Troy M.,
Sanchez Susan
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of medical primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1600-0684
pISSN - 0047-2565
DOI - 10.1111/jmp.12223
Subject(s) - histopathology , galago , abscess , biology , medicine , pathology , anatomy , surgery , neuroscience , primate
Abstract Background An adult male galago ( Otolemur garnettii ) presented for fight wounds following pairing for breeding. Treatment was symptomatic with recovery. Following resolution, the animal re‐presented and died, despite additional treatment. Methods Necropsy, histopathology, bacterial cultures, and 16S RNA sequencing. Results A large intrathoracic/intra‐abdominal abscess due to Trueperella pyogenes was found at necropsy. Conclusions T. pyogenes should be considered in abscesses/wounds of galagos.