First description of Rhodococcus equi infection in common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
Vet Res Commun
; 48(3): 1949-1953, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Rhodococcus equi is a terrestrial bacterium and a common pathogen in foals (Equus caballus), in which causes pneumonia. This report describes for the first time the infection caused by R. equi in a common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) stranded in the Calabrian coast, Italy. The post mortem examination of the animal revealed lesions in lung and colon. The animal was also positive to dolphin morbillivirus. The histological study showed lesions attributable to R. equi infection, such as pyogranulomatous bacterial pneumonia and chronic granulomatous colitis. Whole genome sequencing of the isolated strain confirmed its identification as R. equi.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Actinomycetales
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Rhodococcus equi
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Delfín Mular
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Res Commun
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia