Fungal flora of the healthy camelid conjunctival sac

Gionfriddo, J.R.; Gabal, M.A.; Betts, D.M.

Fungal flora of the healthy camelid conjunctival sac

1992

Gionfriddo, J.R. | Gabal, M.A. | Betts, D.M.

Swab specimens for fungal isolation were collected from the healthy conjunctival sacs of 3 species of captive camelids (Lama glama, L guanicoe, L pacos) and llama-guanaco hybrids. Fungi were collected from over half the animals in winter (53%) and summer (56%). Fungal species of 10 genera were isolated. In both seasons, Aspergillus was the most commonly isolated genus; at least 9 species of Aspergillus were found. The fungal organisms isolated were similar to those found in healthy eyes of other domestic animals and may represent a random seeding from the environment where they are ubiquitous.

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