Avian pox infection, aspergillosis and renal trematodiasis in a Royal tern.
Poxvirus infection and aspergillosis were diagnosed in a Royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) based on gross and microscopic lesions. This represents the first known report of avian pox in a tern. Renal trematodiasis, caused by a species of Renicola also is described.
D000818:Animals; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D001231:Aspergillus flavus; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D001717:Birds; D005586:Fowlpox / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013045:Species Specificity; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*