Species within the complex are being increasingly recognized as pathogens of animals and humans. An orange-winged Amazon parrot () was referred for a 6 month-history of a slowly developing swelling involving the right nostril. Abnormal physical exam findings included a mild firm swelling at the dorsolateral aspect of the right nostril with no nasal discharge. Computed tomographic examination showed mild deformation of the right naris and nasal conchae without distinct granuloma. A cryptic species in section was cultivated and identified by PCR and comparative sequence analysis as . Successful treatment was achieved using topical clotrimazole and systemic antifungals (itraconazole, terbinafine). This is the first report of infection in a bird.
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