Biomaterial Database

[Localized tuberculosis in birds of prey]. 1988

G Trommer

In a reception station for birds of prey, a form of tuberculosis predominantly localized to thigh and shank, was observed in different species of predatory birds during seven years. It is still unknown why the tuberculous granulomas are confined to these regions of the body. Possible explanations are discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D005121	Extremities	The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.	Limbs,Extremity,Limb
D006099	Granuloma	A relatively small nodular inflammatory lesion containing grouped mononuclear phagocytes, caused by infectious and noninfectious agents.	Granulomas
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001717	Birds	Warm-blooded VERTEBRATES possessing FEATHERS and belonging to the class Aves.	Aves,Bird
D014375	Tuberculoma	A tumor-like mass resulting from the enlargement of a tuberculous lesion.	Tuberculomas
D014379	Tuberculosis, Avian	A variety of TUBERCULOSIS affecting various birds, including chickens and ducks. It is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM and characterized by tubercles consisting principally of epithelioid cells.	Avian Tuberculoses,Avian Tuberculosis,Tuberculoses, Avian