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Tremlett, J.G., 1964. Observations on the pathology of lesions associated with Stephanofilaria dinniki Round, 1964 from the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Journal of Helminthology 38 (1/2): 171-174, figs. 1-4
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Africa - Eastern Africa - Kenya |
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Diceros bicornis in Kenya. In addition, one rhinoceros showed evidence of an otitis.
(b) Ear lesion - Macroscopic observations
The auditory meatus contained a mass of thick sebaceous-like material which completely filled the ear. On section, the epithelium appeared intact but there was a suggestion of an otitis. As the presence of helminths was not suspected, fresh material was not retained.
In the ear, the reaction was entirely chronic, with some increase in secretory activitv of the glands.
Although the filariid occurring in the ear is, as yet, unidentified, the pathology is similar to that of the skin lesion. There is the suggestion, therefore, that the infestation also may be associated with Stephanofilaria dinniki.
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