A free-ranging Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) was found dead after 16 mo of being reintroduced. On gross necropsy, necrotic areas in the left biceps femoris and intercostal muscles were identified. Streptococcus canis was isolated from both groups of muscles and was confirmed by PCR, corroborating a necrotizing myositis diagnostic.
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9 July 2019
Fatal Streptoccocus canis Necrotizing Fasciitis and Myositis in a Free-Ranging Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)
Fernando Nájera,
Susana Sánchez-Cuerda,
Maria Gil-Molino,
Elisa Varela,
Rodrigo Serra,
Francisco Soler,
Núria Vallverd ú-Coll,
Julian Panadero,
Irene Zorrilla,
Alfredo García,
Maria Jesus Palacios
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 55 • No. 3
July 2019
Vol. 55 • No. 3
July 2019