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Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disease in Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta)
The aim of this study was to describe the clinical signs, radiographic, endoscopic and CT
findings, cytological and microbiological findings and treatments of pulmonary diseases in sea turtles,
in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis that avoids unnecessary therapy and antibiotic-resistance
phenomena. In total, 14 loggerheads (Caretta caretta), with clinical and/or radiographic findings
of pulmonary pathology, were assessed through various combinations of clinical, radiological,
CT, endoscopic examination and bronchoalveolar lavage, which recovered fluid for cytologic and
microbiologic analysis. In all cases, radiographic examination led to a diagnosis of pulmonary
disorders—4 unilateral and 10 bilateral. All bacteria cultured were identified as Gram-negative.
Antibiotic resistance was greater than 70% for all beta-lactams tested. In addition, all bacterial
strains were 100% resistant to colistin sulfate and tetracycline. Specific antibiotic therapies were
formulated for seven sea turtles using Enrofloxacin, and for four sea turtles using ceftazidime. In two
turtles, antibiotic therapy was not included due to the presence of antibiotic resistance against all the
antibiotics evaluated. In both cases, the coupage technique and environmental management allowed
the resolution of the lung disease without antibiotics. All 14 sea turtles were released back into the
sea. Radiographic examination must be considered the gold standard for screening sea turtles that
show respiratory signs or abnormal buoyancy. Susceptibility testing with antimicrobials allowed
appropriate therapy, including the reduction of antibiotic-resistance
Management of severe head injury with brain exposure in three loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta
The loggerhead Caretta caretta is the most common sea turtle in the Mediterranean. Currently, sea turtles are considered endangered, mainly due to the impact of human activities. Among traumatic lesions, those involving the skull, if complicated by brain exposure, are often life-threatening. In these cases, death could be the outcome of direct trauma of the cerebral tissue or of secondary meningoencephalitis. This uncontrolled study aims to evaluate the use of a plantderived dressing (1 Primary Wound Dressing®) in 3 sea turtles with severe lesions of the skull exposing the brain. Following surgical curettage, the treatment protocol involved exclusive use of the plant-derived dressing applied on the wound surface as the primary dressing, daily for the first month and then every other day until the end of treatment. The wound and peri-wound skin were covered with a simple secondary dressing without any active compound (non-woven gauze with petroleum jelly). Data presented herein show an excellent healing process in all 3 cases and no side effects due to contact of the medication with the cerebral tissue
Clinical Findings, Management, Imaging, and Outcomes in Sea Turtles with Traumatic Head Injuries: A Retrospective Study of 29 Caretta caretta
Sea turtles are considered endangered species, largely due to anthropogenic activities. Much of the trauma in these species involves the carapace and skull, resulting in several degrees of damage to the pulmonary and nervous systems. Among traumatic injuries, those involving the skull can be complicated by brain exposure, and turtles with severe skull injuries that have nervous system impairment, emaciation, and dehydration can often die. Between July 2014 and February 2022, a total of 1877 loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) were referred for clinical evaluation at the Sea Turtle Clinic (STC) of the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Bari. A retrospective study of 29 consecutive cases of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) with skull lesions of different degrees of severity is reported. On admission, physical and neurological evaluations were performed to assess and grade the lesions and neurological deficits. In 20 of the 29 sea turtles with more serious head trauma, computed tomography (CT) findings in combination with physical and neurological assessment enabled the evaluation of the potential correlation between deficits and the extent of head injuries. All sea turtles underwent curettage of the skull wounds, and the treatment protocol included the use of the plant-derived dressing 1 Primary Wound Dressing® (Phytoceutical AG, Endospin Italia) applied on the wound surface as a primary dressing. Out of 29 sea turtles, 21 were released after a time ranging from a few days to 8 months. To the best of our knowledge, the literature lacks specific data on the incidence, correlations with neurological deficits, complications, and survival rate of loggerhead sea turtles with traumatic head injuries
Cistoadenocarcinoma monolaterale associato a dermatofibrosi nodulare in un cane meticcio con mutazione del gene FLCN
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