Emerging Infectious Diseases of Chelonians: An Update
- PMID: 32327035
- DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2020.01.014
Emerging Infectious Diseases of Chelonians: An Update
Abstract
Chelonians are increasingly challenged by anthropogenic threats and disease. This article summarizes recent literature and clinical experiences regarding 4 emerging infectious diseases in turtles and tortoises: ranaviruses, cryptosporidiosis, intranuclear coccodiosis of Testudines, and Emydomyces testavorans.
Keywords: Chelonian; Cryptosporidiosis; Emydomyces testavorans; Intranuclear coccidiosis; Ranavirus; Testudines.
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Conflict of interest statement
Disclosure Two of the authors (L. Adamovicz and M.C. Allender) work in a laboratory that provides diagnostic testing for reptile clinicians. This role has not influenced the structure or content of this article.
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