Zárt tartási körülmények között élő kenguruk progresszív parodontalis betegségének epidemiológiája és kezelési lehetőségei Magyarországon = Epidemiology and Treatment Methods of Macropod Progressive Periodontal Disease (Lumpy Jaw) in Captive Kangaroos in Hungary

Biácsi, Alexandra and Molnár, László and Gál, János (2026) Zárt tartási körülmények között élő kenguruk progresszív parodontalis betegségének epidemiológiája és kezelési lehetőségei Magyarországon = Epidemiology and Treatment Methods of Macropod Progressive Periodontal Disease (Lumpy Jaw) in Captive Kangaroos in Hungary. MAGYAR ÁLLATORVOSOK LAPJA, 148 (5). pp. 285-297. ISSN 0025-004X (nyomtatott); 3003-9924 (elektronikus)

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Abstract

Magyarországon a leggyakrabban tartott kengurufaj állatkertekben és magántartóknál egyaránt a Bennett-kenguru (Notamacropus rufogriseus). A szerzők közleményükben bemutatják a 2014–2025 közötti időszakban végzett vizsgálatukat, amely szerint a kenguruk leggyakoribb megbetegedésének Magyarországon a kenguruk progresszív parodontalis betegsége, az állkapocsrothadás bizonyult. Összesen 286 Bennett-kengurut vizsgáltak, amelyek 48,6%-a szenvedett a betegségben. A jelentős prevalencia ellenére a közleményükben bemutatott csökkenő halálozási és kiújulási arány arra utal, hogy korai felismeréssel, az állattartók edukációjával és a megfelelő kezeléssel javul a kórkép prognózisa. | Background: Kangaroos, particularly the Bennett’s wallaby, have become increasingly common in captivity and as pets in Hungary over the past decade. Their popularity is linked to relatively simple husbandry requirements, adaptability, and ability to form human–animal bonds. However, beyond basic technical standards, legal regulations remain limited. Between 2014 and 2025, the most frequently diagnosed disease in captive macropods in Hungary was macropod progressive periodontal disease (MPPD), also known as lumpy jaw. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment approaches of MPPD in captive macropods in Hungary over a 10-year period. Materials and Methods: A total of 286 Bennett’s wallabies were examined between 2014 and 2025, of which 139 were diagnosed and treated for MPPD. The study evaluated disease occurrence, clinical stages (early and late), and treatment strategies. Husbandry conditions and their potential role in disease development were also assessed. Results and Discussion: Hungarian data from 2014–2025 were compared with European findings reported by Rendle et al. (2020) between 1995 and 2016. The prevalence of MPPD in Hungarian captive macropods was high (48.6%), exceeding European data, while overall mortality was lower, suggesting improvements in early diagnosis and management. Between the two study periods (2014–2018 and 2019–2025), the prevalence of MPPD in Hungarian captive macropods showed a slight increase (46.6% → 50.0%), while both the overall mortality (57.4% → 43.5%) and recurrence rates (47.2% → 44.1%) decreased. These trends indicate earlier detection and more effective clinical and preventive practices, with milder lesions observed in recent years. Despite persistently high prevalence, the reduced mortality and recurrence highlight progress in husbandry, preventive care, and dental monitoring in captive populations.

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