Sublingual Fistula in a Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) and Possible Role of Ectoparasites in its Etiology

B. John Hughes; Graham Martin; Colin Wearn; S. James Reynolds

doi:10.7589/2012-03-085

Sublingual Fistula in a Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) and Possible Role of Ectoparasites in its Etiology

B. John Hughes, Graham Martin, Colin Wearn, S. James Reynolds

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Abstract

A sublingual fistula is an opening through the ventral skin of the buccal cavity through which the tongue can protrude. The cause is unknown. Masked Boobies (Sula dactylatra) are the third avian species to be reported with this condition. We argue that ectoparasite infestation of hatchlings may be an initial cause.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	455-7
Journal	Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume	49
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7589/2012-03-085
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013

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Sublingual Fistula in a Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) and Possible Role of Ectoparasites in its Etiology

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