Table 1. Description of penguins extracted for aspergillosis diagnostic screening by blood test and performed radiographic and computed tomography.
Species | Sex | Age (years) | Body weight (kg) | Blood test | |
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Case 1 | King | Female | 2 | 10.4 | A/G↓, Aspergillus antigen↑ |
Case 2 | King | Female | 23 | 11.2 | A/G↓ |
Case 3 | Gentoo | Female | 7 | 5.7 | Aspergillus antibody↑ |
Case 4 | Gentoo | Female | 8 | 5.3 | Aspergillus antibody↑ |
Case 5 | King | Male | 13 | 14.8 | Aspergillus antigen↑ |