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Stacy, B. A., & Wellehan, J. F. X. (2010). Fatal septicemia caused by helicobacter infection in a pancake tortoise (malacochersus tornieri). Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation, 22(4), 660–662.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Stacy2010 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Bakterien = bacteria, Malacochersus, Malacochersus tornieri, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine Creators: Stacy, Wellehan Collection: Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation |
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Testudinidae Bacteria of the genus Helicobacter are associated with disease in humans and animals. Reports of infection in reptiles are very limited. In the present study, pathological findings and molecular characterization are reported for a Helicobacter species associated with septicemia in a pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri). Disseminated infection resulted in regional cellulitis and edema of the head and neck, and pericarditis. Spiral bacteria were identified in cytological preparations and Warthin–Starry-stained sections of pathological lesions. Amplification of partial sequence of the 16S ribosomal gene using polymerase chain reaction identified the organism as Helicobacter and suggest that it is a novel species.
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