Mycobacterial infection in Nile crocodile tissues sent from a private zoo was characterized pathomorphologically and immunohistochemically in this case. Macroscopically, multifocal, greyish-white areas ranging in size from 1 mm to 5 mm were seen in the lung, liver, and spleen. Histologically, a large number of well-demarcated necrotic areas were seen. These areas included nuclei debris locally. Inflammatory cells along with a couple of multinucleated giant cells surrounded the necrotic cores. Numerous acid-fast bacilli were detected by Ziehl-Neelsen staining method. Immunolabelling for both Mycobacterium bovis and anti-BCG antibodies was positive in each tissue.
This study was presented as an oral presentation at The 6th International Congress on Veterinary and Animal Sciences held online on 02-04 September 2021.
Primary Language | English |
---|---|
Subjects | Veterinary Pathology |
Journal Section | Case Report |
Authors | |
Early Pub Date | September 21, 2023 |
Publication Date | April 1, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024Volume: 71 Issue: 2 |