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Title: Ruptured aortic aneurysm in a coyote (Canis latrans) from South Carolina.

Journal Article · · Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine

Abstract – A radio-collared adult female coyote (Canis latrans) from South Carolina was found dead with no apparent signs of trauma or struggle. Necropsy revealed a ruptured aortic aneurysm within the thoracic cavity as well as severe heartworm infection, with paracites present in the caudal vena cava. Histologically, inflammatory cell infiltrates were frequent in the aneurysm and consisted of eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages. Bacteria, fungi, and paracites were not found in the aneurysm. Death was due to exsanguinations. This represents a first report of an aneurysm in a coyote.

Research Organization:
USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-00SR22188
OSTI ID:
917774
Report Number(s):
na; 07-09-P; TRN: US201103%%67
Journal Information:
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol. 38, Issue 3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English