The role of Aspergillus fumigatus fresenius in dermatitis of chickens.
Aspergillus fumigatus proved to be the causative organism of dermatitis in chickens. This has been assessed mycologically as well as histopathologically. The histopathological lesions caused by the fungi are fully described. The different factors which might help the establishment of the mycotic infection are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002645:Chickens; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007422:Intestines / Q000473:pathology; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*