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The occurance of Pterygodermatites nycticebi (Nematoda: Rictulariidae) in a captive slow loris, Nycticebus coucang

January 1, 1984

Adult and immature rictulariid nematodes were recovered at necropsy from the small intestine of an adult slow loris, Nycticebus coucang, from the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin. The lumen of the entire small intestine was packed with more than 100 nematodes, the intestinal wall appeared thickened and the mucosal surface contained numerous petechial hemorrhagic foci. The cause of death was diagnosed as a septicemia and possible lupus erythematosis.

Publication Year 1984
Title The occurance of Pterygodermatites nycticebi (Nematoda: Rictulariidae) in a captive slow loris, Nycticebus coucang
Authors B.N. Tuggle, B.A. Beehler
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Proceedings of the Helminthological Society of Washington
Index ID 1003938
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center