Publications by authors named "Nicole Porto Nigro"
Case report: granulomatous hepatitis due to Mycobacterium avium in an Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) from Southern Brazilian coast.
Anna Laura de Oliveira Cunha Lucas de Souza Quevedo Gustavo Willian Pandolfo Cassia Yumi Ikuta Rosiléia Marinho de Quadros Nicole Porto Nigro
Vet Res Commun
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study details a case of granulomatous hepatitis in an Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross found dead in Brazil, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium.
- - Necropsy revealed significant liver enlargement and granulomas with caseous necrosis, confirmed through bacterial culture and PCR analysis.
- - The findings highlight the need for wildlife surveillance in coastal areas, as pelagic birds can carry pathogens posing risks to other wildlife and domestic animals.