P467 Aspergillosis in Humboldt penguins — susceptibility patterns of clinical and environmental isolates from a Belgian zoo, 2018-2022

Abstract Poster session 3, September 23, 2022, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Objectives Avian aspergillosis causes a heavy burden on birds in captivity, such as Humboldt penguins. In recent years the colony of a Belgian zoo has experienced very high mortality rates and the zoo has already taken several measures to lower the burden. This study was set up to see if the penguins acquire A. fumigatus via the environment and if so, if additional measures can be taken to limit the incidence. Methods A total of 29 clinical strains collected from 2018 to 2022 were included in the study. From April 2021 until Jan... Mehr ...