Abstract
Chelonians are increasingly challenged by anthropogenic threats and disease. This article summarizes recent literature and clinical experiences regarding 4 emerging infectious diseases in turtles and tortoises: ranaviruses, cryptosporidiosis, intranuclear coccodiosis of Testudines, and Emydomyces testavorans.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 263-283 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2020 |
Keywords
- Chelonian
- Cryptosporidiosis
- Emydomyces testavorans
- Intranuclear coccidiosis
- Ranavirus
- Testudines
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Small Animals