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. 2020 May;23(2):263-283.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2020.01.014.

Emerging Infectious Diseases of Chelonians: An Update

Laura Adamovicz  1 , Matthew C Allender  2 , Paul M Gibbons  3
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Emerging Infectious Diseases of Chelonians: An Update

Laura Adamovicz et al. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2020 May.

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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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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