Respiratory disease associated with Bordetella bronchiseptica in a Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni).
J Zoo Wildl Med
; 40(2): 369-72, 2009 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-19569489
ABSTRACT
A 2-yr-old female captive-born Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) presented with respiratory disease. A severe inspiratory dyspnea with nasal congestion was observed with open-mouthed breathing and bilateral mucopurulent nasal exudate. Despite initial treatment with broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy and anti-inflammatory and supportive care, the dyspnea persisted. The animal was anesthetized for bronchoscopy to obtain a deep tracheal sample. Based on culture of Bordetella bronchiseptica and sensitivity, a combination of systemic enrofloxacin, dexamethasone, and coupage with nebulization of saline, gentamicin, and albuterol as well as supportive care resulted in full recovery after 6 weeks of treatment.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções Respiratórias
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Bichos-Preguiça
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Infecções por Bordetella
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Bordetella bronchiseptica
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Antibacterianos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article