Survey for leprosy in nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) from the southeastern United States.
Ears from 853 nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi were examined microscopically for evidence of leprosy. All were negative for both acid-fast bacteria (Mycobacterium leprae) and lesions compatible with leprosy.
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Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803.
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D000407:Alabama / Q000453:epidemiology; D000818:Animals; D001131:Arkansas / Q000453:epidemiology; D001135:Armadillos; D004431:Ear, External / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005431:Florida / Q000453:epidemiology; D005845:Georgia / Q000453:epidemiology; D007918:Leprosy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008922:Mississippi / Q000453:epidemiology; D009166:Mycobacterium leprae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015995:Prevalence; D004490:Xenarthra