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Ebani, V. V., Fratini, F., Bertelloni, F., Cerri, D., & Tortoli, E. (2012). Isolation and identification of mycobacteria from captive reptiles. Research in Veterinary Science, 93, 1136–1138.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Ebani2012 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Bakterien - bacteria, Echsen - saurians, Emydidae, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Schlangen - snakes, Trachemys scripta, Veterinärmedizin - veterinary medicine Creators: Bertelloni, Cerri, Ebani, Fratini, Tortoli Collection: Research in Veterinary Science |
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The occurrence of Mycobacterium species in clinically healthy pet reptiles was studied in Italy during the period 2004–2006. The feces samples of 223 animals were examined bacteriologically. Thirty-seven strains were isolated, in particular from 13/18 (72.2%) ophidians, 13/134 (9.7%) saurians and 11/71 (15.5%) chelonians. The isolates were classified, after HPLC analysis of bromophenacyl esters of cell wall mycolic acids, as Mycobacterium fortuitum (14 strains, 37.8%), Mycobacterium fortuitum-like (17, 45.9%), Mycobacterium peregrinum (4, 10.8%), and Mycobacterium chelonae (1, 2.7%). M. fortuitum was isolated from seven pythons, five saurians and two turtles; M. fortuitum-like from six saurians, six pythons and five turtles; M. peregrinum from four turtles; M. chelonae from one lizard. One isolate from an Iguana iguana could not be identified by HPLC analysis showing a previously unreported profile. Comparative 16S rDNA sequencing showed a low similarity with Mycobacterium triviale (97.2%) and Mycobacterium confluentis (97.1%). On the basis of such data the unidentified bacterium turned out to belong to a not yet described Mycobacterium species. Pseudemys concinna Chrysemys picta The transmission of mycobacteria infections to reptiles is not well understood. The prevalent infection root is most likely skin lesions or ingestion. Animals having poor functionality of immune system are most at risk. The risk factors include stress, poor nutrition, and chronic diseases.
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