Cryptococcosis in Gilbert's and Long-Nosed Potoroo

Vaughan, Rebecca; Vitali, Simone; Eden, Paul; Payne, Karen; Warren, K.; Forshaw, D.; Friend, J. Anthony; Horwitz, A. M.; Main, Cheryl; Krockenberger, M. B.; Malík, Richard

doi:10.1638/2007-0005r.1

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“…Similar differences in AST, CK, bilirubin, urea, and globulin were found between captive and wild populations of Gilbert's potoroos (Potorous gilbertii) (Vaughan et al, 2007). Differences in hematologic and serum biochemical parameters may reflect variations in habitat quality and foliage nutritional status, as observed for other marsupials (Stirrat, 2003;Clark and Spencer, 2006).…”

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HEMATOLOGIC AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRIOR TO TRANSLOCATION OF THE THREATENED WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM (PSEUDOCHEIRUS OCCIDENTALIS)

Clarke

Warren

Calver

et al. 2013

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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ABSTRACT:Health screening of animals before translocation is important to minimize the risk of pathogen transmission between sites and species. Reintroduction has been incorporated into management of the endangered western ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus occidentalis) to mitigate for habitat loss within the species' core range in southwestern Australia. Between November 2005 and March 2008 we screened 47 wild and 24 captive P. occidentalis and 68 sympatric common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula hypoleucus) for infectious diseases that might compromise possum survival or fecundity at translocation sites. We found no evidence that infectious disease limits translocation success, and neither possum species showed evidence of infection with Salmonella spp., Toxoplasma gondii, Leptospira spp., or Chlamydophila spp. Antigen of Cryptococcus gattii was detected in one T. v. hypoleucus but was not of pathologic significance. Hematologic and serum biochemical reference ranges were determined for 81 wild and 24 captive P. occidentalis. Site differences were identified for red blood cell count, hemoglobin, albumin, urea, and globulin, suggesting that habitat quality or nutrient intake may vary among sites. Differences between wild and captive values were found for several parameters. These data are useful for health evaluations of injured P. occidentalis and the future monitoring of wild populations.

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HEMATOLOGIC AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRIOR TO TRANSLOCATION OF THE THREATENED WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM (PSEUDOCHEIRUS OCCIDENTALIS)

Clarke

Warren

Calver

et al. 2013

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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“…Anecdotally and from limited case reports, cryptococcosis appears to be common in both humans and animals in Western Australia, occurring in novel species (goats [23], sheep [50], potoroos [51] and horses [19,22,32]) and with a number of unique disease features and associations [50]. This report is a retrospective study designed to identify the clinicopathological and epidemiological factors associated with naturally-occurring cryptococcosis in domestic animals in Western Australia and to compare the findings within and between species.…”

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Cryptococcosis in domestic animals in Western Australia: a retrospective study from 1995–2006

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A retrospective study of cryptococcosis in domestic animals residing in Western Australia was conducted over an 11-year-period (from 1995 to 2006) by searching the data base of Murdoch University Veterinary Teaching hospital and the largest private clinical pathology laboratory in Perth. Cryptococcosis was identified in 155 animals: 72 cats, 57 dogs, 20 horses, three alpacas, two ferrets and a sheep. There was no seasonal trend apparent from the dates of diagnosis. Taking into account the commonness of accessions to Murdoch University, cats were five to six times more likely to develop this disease than dogs, and three times more likely than horses, while horses were almost twice as likely as dogs to become infected. Amongst the feline cohort, Ragdoll and Birman breeds were over-represented, while in dogs several pedigree breeds were similarly overrepresented. Dogs and horses tended to develop disease at an early age (one to five years), while cats were presented over a much wider range of ages. In cats and dogs the upper respiratory tract was the most common primary site of infection, while horses and alpacas tended to have lower respiratory involvement. The most striking finding of the study was the high frequency with which C. gattii was identified, with infections attributable to this species comprising 5/9 cats, 11/22 dogs, 9/9 horses and 1/1 alpaca, where appropriate testing was conducted. Preliminary molecular genotyping suggested that most of the C. gattii infections in domestic animals (9/9 cases) were of the VGII genotype. This contrasts the situation on the eastern seaboard of Australia, where disease attributable to C. gattii is less common and mainly due to the VGI genotype. C. gattii therefore appears to be an important cause of cryptococcosis in Western Australia.

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Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders

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2012

Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets

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Cryptococcosis in Gilbert's and Long-Nosed Potoroo

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

HEMATOLOGIC AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRIOR TO TRANSLOCATION OF THE THREATENED WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM (PSEUDOCHEIRUS OCCIDENTALIS)

HEMATOLOGIC AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE RANGES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRIOR TO TRANSLOCATION OF THE THREATENED WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM (PSEUDOCHEIRUS OCCIDENTALIS)

Cryptococcosis in domestic animals in Western Australia: a retrospective study from 1995–2006

Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders

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