microsporidiosis/asthenia

A European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), a canary (Serinus canaria), and a lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) captive-bred at three different private aviaries in Spain were submitted for necropsy with a history of weakness and ruffled feathers, weight loss associated with glossitis, and respiratory

Polymyositis is a diagnosis of exclusion. In patients with odd features, it can be of infective etiology. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis. A 55-year-old gentleman presented with gradual-onset proximal muscle weakness. Examination revealed mild distal weakness but no rash. Muscle