Gingival histoplasmosis: An atypical presentation of African histoplasmosis in three baboons (Papio spp)

J Med Primatol. 2020 Feb;49(1):47-51. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12443. Epub 2019 Oct 8.

Abstract

Gingival lesions as the sole manifestation of African histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum var. duboisii) have never been reported in baboons. Grossly, lesions can be indistinguishable from bacterial ulcerative gingivitis or gingival hyperplasia. Clinical outcomes of primary gingival histoplasmosis in baboons are unknown and may complicate colony management decisions.

Keywords: Histoplasma capsulatum var. duboisii; baboon; mycosis; non-human primate; oral.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gingival Diseases / diagnosis
  • Gingival Diseases / parasitology
  • Gingival Diseases / veterinary*
  • Histoplasma / isolation & purification*
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnosis
  • Histoplasmosis / parasitology
  • Histoplasmosis / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Monkey Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Monkey Diseases / parasitology
  • Papio*