First Report of Caseous Lymphadenitis by and Pulmonary Verminosis in a Roe Deer ( Linnaeus, 1758) in Italy

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Journal Animals (Basel)

Date 2024 Feb 24

PMID 38396534

Authors

Alessandra Di Donato

Lorenzo Gambi

Valentina Ravaioli

Simona Perulli

Letizia Cirasella

Rachele Rossini

Andrea Luppi

Giovanni Tosi

Laura Fiorentini

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Abstract

Caseous lymphadenitis is a chronic debilitating disease typical of small ruminants, but it is also noted in several other domestic and wild species. In this report, we present the first documented case in Italy of pseudotuberculosis in a roe deer (, Linnaeus 1758) found dead in the mountains of Forlì-Cesena province, Emilia Romagna region. The carcass underwent necropsy according to standard protocols, revealing generalized lymphadenopathy and severe apostematous pneumonia with multifocal and encapsulated abscesses. was isolated from the lung parenchyma, lymph nodes and abscesses. Additionally, severe parasitic bronchopneumonia of the caudal lobes and gastrointestinal strongyle infestation were detected. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of CLA referable to in a roe deer in Italy.

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