Systemic aspergillosis in an oiled Magallanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus)

This report describes a case of fatal aspergillosis caused by A. fumigatus during the recovery of an oiled Magallanic penguin. The possible role of aspergillosis as a possible complication responsible for the mortality of penguins surviving the first days of treatment for oil is emphasized.
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Publication
Contributors
Carrasco L, Lima J S, Halfen D C, Salguero F J, Sanchez-Cordon P, Becker G
Year
2001
Journal
Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B-Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Public Health
Volume
48
Issue
7
Pages
551-554
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