Necropsy was performed and on the basis of histological and morphological examination disseminated coccidioidomycosis was determined to be the cause of death. The liver contained pyogranulomas with numerous foreign body-type cells which contained spherules. The course of the disease was similar to that reported in horses and cattle. Lung lesions were not seen. It is concluded that the tapir probably became infected in Ecuador, where it was captured approx.
Coccidioidomycosis is indigenous in Ecuador.
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