Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 306-310 , October 2009

Disseminated Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium infection in a Captive Richardson's Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus richardsonii)

  • Carles Juan-Sallés, DVM, Dip. ACVP

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, ConZOOlting Wildlife Management, Barcelona, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Carles Juan-Sallés, c/ Concepción Arenal 43-45, 6° 1a, 08027 Barcelona, Spain
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  • Rui Patrício, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Vetoeiras-Clínica Veterinária, Oeiras, Portugal
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  • Joseba Garrido, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Neiker, Centro de Derio, Bizakia, Spain
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  • Michael M. Garner, DVM, Dip. ACVP

      Affiliations

    • Northwest ZooPath, Monroe, WA USA

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PII: S1557-5063(09)00118-9

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2009.09.009

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 306-310 , October 2009

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