Isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis
- Univ. of Southern Colorado, Pueblo
Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from the internal organs of nine adult alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, which died without apparent cause, suggesting the bacterium may have been a factor. One hundred and twenty-three alligators ranging in age from six months to over 10 years were captured from five locations in the southeastern United States and sampled for A. hydrophila. The bacterium was isolated from the oral cavity of 85% of the animals, on the external jaw area from over 50% and from 70% of the internal tissue samples. A. hydrophila is ubiquitous with alligators in their natural habitats, but apparently does not cause clinical disease. However, stress factors such as trapping, handling, and warm water tempertures may be conducive to the rapid proliferation of the bacteria, thereby facilitating disease.
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-S-09-0965
- OSTI ID:
- 5372149
- Journal Information:
- J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States), Vol. 15, Issue 2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BACTERIA
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
BIOLOGICAL STRESS
INFECTIVITY
BIOLOGICAL STRES
ALLIGATORS
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
DEATH
NECROSIS
ORAL CAVITY
PATHOLOGY
RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS
ANIMALS
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
ECOSYSTEMS
MICROORGANISMS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
REPTILES
VERTEBRATES
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