Seasonal variation in Aspergillus abundance in captive penguin burrow sands and its implication for aspergillosis risk in Japan
Temperature demonstrated the strongest correlation with <i>Aspergillus</i> spp. positivity, suggesting seasonal monitoring is critical for managing aspergillosis risk in captive penguins. These findings provide a basis for future multi-site studies to improve fungal disease prevention strategies.
Authors
- Megumi Itoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9382-8960)
- Takahito Toyotome
- Hideaki Shindo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4092-8261)
- Kazutaka Yamada
- Rie Nitta
- Yuri Araki
- Naoya Matsumoto
- Shiori Takanobu
Institutions
- Shimonoseki City University (JP)
- Chiba University Hospital (JP)
- Shimonoseki City Hospital (JP)
- Azabu University (JP)
- Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (JP)
- International University of Health and Welfare (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1708049
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine