Nannizziopsis pluriseptata-Associated Skin Lesions in a Shingleback Skink (Tiliqua rugosa) and Spiny-Tailed Skinks (Egernia depressa) in Australia

Victor A. Palma Jauregui; Stephanie Shaw; Jana Schader; Richelle G. Butcher; Rachael Clark; Timothy H. Hyndman; Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo

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Nannizziopsis pluriseptata-Associated Skin Lesions in a Shingleback Skink (Tiliqua rugosa) and Spiny-Tailed Skinks (Egernia depressa) in Australia

Victor A. Palma Jauregui, Stephanie Shaw, Jana Schader, Richelle G. Butcher, Rachael Clark, Timothy H. Hyndman and Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo

Veterinary sciences, Vol.13(2), 162

2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13020162

PMID: 41745956

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Abstract

<italic>Nannizziopsis pluriseptata</italic>

shingleback skinks

spiny-tailed skinks

Australia

Emerging fungal diseases are a growing concern for the health of free-living reptile populations. From these, Nannizziopsis species are noted as important pathogens associated with both skin and systemic disease. This case series describes skin lesions associated with Nannizziopsis pluriseptata, in captive native Australian skink species of unknown origin from two different states. It also provides a review on the clinical, pathological and diagnostic features of this emerging pathogen, currently of unknown impact to Australian herpetofauna. Both captive and free-living reptiles are susceptible to infection by fungi from the Nannizziopsis genus and are prone to developing severe lesions that can affect skin and deeper tissues, becoming multi-systemic. With Australia having close to 1000 reptile species—of which 93% are endemic—the prevalence, distribution and susceptibility of reptiles to this emerging fungal infection remain unknown. In this case series, captive skinks originating from the states of Queensland and Western Australia were presented to wildlife veterinarians with dermatitis. Nannizziopsis pluriseptata was identified via fungal isolation, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and sequencing, confirming the first record of this pathogen in the country.

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Title: Nannizziopsis pluriseptata-Associated Skin Lesions in a Shingleback Skink (Tiliqua rugosa) and Spiny-Tailed Skinks (Egernia depressa) in Australia
Authors/Creators: Victor A. Palma Jauregui
Stephanie Shaw - Queensland Department of Environment and Science
Jana Schader
Richelle G. Butcher - The University of Queensland
Rachael Clark - The University of Queensland
Timothy H. Hyndman - Murdoch University, Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo - The University of Queensland
Publication Details: Veterinary sciences, Vol.13(2), 162
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Number of pages: 11
Identifiers: 991005869303307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability; School of Veterinary Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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