Stomatitis in a Veiled Chameleon (Chameleo calyptratus) with Fusarium solani and Pseudomonas spp.

Author: Sunghyun S. HONG ; Sungryong KIM ; Dongwoo CHANG ; Ki-Jeong NA
Publication Type:Case Report
From: Journal of Veterinary Clinics 2024;41(4):258-261
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: A 4-year-old intact female veiled chameleon was presented with anorexia and respiratory symptoms. Physical examination revealed mild lethargy, open-mouthed breathing and stomatitis, with sticky fluid coating the oral mucus membrane. Pathogens such as Pseudomonas spp., Aeromonas spp., Ranavirus spp. or Herpes spp. has previously been implicated to cause stomatitis. Cytology confirmed fungal hyphae and bacterial growth. Molecular analysis revealed Fusarium (F.) solani and Pseudomonas spp. The fungus F. solani is known to cause keratitis in humans, and has been reported to cause skin lesions or systemic infections in reptiles. Pseudomonas spp. is a common bacterium in associated with stomatitis. This is the first clinical case report of F. solani infection causing stomatitis in reptiles. Several pathogens should be considered for accurate diagnosis and treatment of stomatitis.