- Cryptosporidium infection in beech martens (Martes foina).
Cryptosporidium infection in beech martens (Martes foina).
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (1999-11-26)
U Rademacher, W Jakob, I Bockhardt
PMID10572868
ABSTRACT
Temporary episodes of diarrhea in captive beech martens (Martes foina) were accompanied by shedding of Cryptosporidium oocysts. Oocysts were detected in fecal samples by flotation and in acid-fast-stained smear preparations. The oocysts were 3-5 microns, which is consistent with C. parvum. The source of the Cryptosporidium infection remained unknown. This is the first demonstration of Cryptosporidium in beech martens.
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