Dermatophilosis (Cutaneous streptothricosis) in Kafue lechwe (Kobus leche kafuensis).
Extensive dermatitis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis was identified in two kafue lechwe (Kobus leche kafuensis) in Lochinvar National Park of Zambia. The lesions were characterized by thickening of the skin, crusts, and nodfule formation. Almost all parts of the body were affected. Histologically there was an exudative dermatitis with acanthosis, parakeratosis, hyperkeratosis, and an exudate rich in neutrophils. This is the first known report of dermatophilosis in lechwe.
Pandey
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School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Disease Control, University of Zambia, Lusaka.
Mweene
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Suzuki
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Nambota
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Kaji
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D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000866:Antelopes; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D015024:Zambia / Q000453:epidemiology