Detection of Ophidiomyces ophidiicola in a wild Burmese python (Python bivittatus) in Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Ophidiomycosis (also referred to as snake fungal disease) is an emerging infectious disease caused by Ophidiomyces ophidiicola ( Oo ). PCR was used to detect Oo in a Burmese python ( Python bivittatus ) submitted to a rescue center in Hong Kong with skin lesions. This is the first documented case of ophidiomycosis in Asia and the first detection of this disease in this species. More research is needed in Asia to determine the prevalence of this mycosis, its relationship with other species and its ecological importance. These findings also highlight a significant role played by wildlife rescue centres in monitoring wildlife diseases and ecosystem health
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