Isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from a captive caracal lynx (Felis caracal)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1989
Authors:Ocholi, RA, Spencer, TH
Journal:Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume:25
Date Published:1989
Keywords:Caracal caracal
Abstract:

Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from the internal organs of a captive caracal lynx (Felis caracal) which died of acute septicemia. Grossly, patchy areas of focal necrosis were found in the lungs, liver and kidney; there was ulceration in the stomach and intestines. Microscopically, lesions contained cellular debris, neutrophils, lymphocytes and gram-negative bacilli. This is the first report of isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from a captive wild animal in Nigeria.

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