In:
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 31, No. 4 ( 2019-07), p. 652-655
Abstract:
An adult female Cape porcupine ( Hystrix africaeaustralis) was presented because of marked abdominal distension, acute dyspnea, and lethargy. Physical examination and standard radiographs revealed marked and diffuse gaseous dilation of the stomach and intestines of undetermined origin. The porcupine died despite medical therapy and surgical intervention. Postmortem examination revealed chronic fungal ( Aspergillus flavus) rhinitis. Given that rodents are obligate nasal breathers, the rhinitis likely resulted in substantial upper airway obstruction leading to aerophagia.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1040-6387
,
1943-4936
DOI:
10.1177/1040638719852981
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2265211-5
SSG:
22
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