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Observations on the Pathology of Lesions Associated with Stephanofilaria dinniki Round, 1964 from the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 November 2009

J. G. Tremlett
J. G. Tremlett
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratory, Kabete, Kenya
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In South Africa, a filarioid infestation has been associated with lesions in the skin of the black rhinoceros (Schulz and Kluge, 1960). Similar lesions had been reported earlier from Kenya, as consistently occurring in these animals but their aetiology was unknown (Spinage, 1960). Recently the opportunity occurred to examine lesion material from four black rhinoceros located in the Royal Tsavo National Park Kenya. From this material adult helminths were recovered and identified (Round, 1964), and further pathological studies made. In addition, one rhinoceros showed evidence of an otitis.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 38 , Issue 1-2 , June 1964 , pp. 171 - 174
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1964

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