A STUDY ON LUNG AFFECTIONS OF CAMELS (Camelus dromedarius) In Assiut Governorat e

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Fifty two camel's lung were examined bacteriologically and patho logically. Pneumonia was observed in 6 cases. Congestion and mild catarrhal bronchitis were observed in 7 cases. The microorganisms isolated were Klebsiella, Pseudomonas auregenes, Proteus vulgaris, Staplylococus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Citrobactor, Coryne bacterium pyogenes, E.coli and Proteus rettergi. Pneumoconiosis were detected in 4 cases, and parasitic infestation was observed in 5 cases. A variety of microorganisms were isolated from the affected pulmonary tissues. It was concluded that pneumonia in camels was multifactorial.