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J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci
; 58(2): 246-250, 2019 03 01.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30764891
RESUMEN
Immunodeficient mice in multiple holding rooms presented with head tilt, circling, spinning when picked up by the tail, dehydration, and lethargy. Burkholderia gladioli, a plant pathogen, was identified as the causative agent. Environmental testing revealed the presence of B. gladioli within the automatic watering system, water bottles, and sipper tubes. Here we describe steps taken to reduce the presence of this organism within the automatic watering system and water bottles. Facilities housing immunodeficient mice should take measures to minimize the accumulation of biofilm within their water-supply systems.