PNEUMONIC PASTEURELLOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH PASTEURELLA-HAEMOLYTICA IN CHIPMUNKS (TAMIAS-SIBIRICUS)

Authors
ASTORGA RJ CARRASCO L LUQUE I GOMEZVILLAMANDOS JC PEREA A
Citation
Rj. Astorga et al., PNEUMONIC PASTEURELLOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH PASTEURELLA-HAEMOLYTICA IN CHIPMUNKS (TAMIAS-SIBIRICUS), Journal of veterinary medicine. Series B, 43(1), 1996, pp. 59-62
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Journal of veterinary medicine. Series B → ACNP
ISSN journal
09311793
Volume
43
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
59 - 62
Database
ISI
SICI code
0931-1793(1996)43:1<59:PPAWPI>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A laboratory study was performed in order to identify the possible cau se of death in chipmunks (Tamias sibiricus) imported from China with r espiratory disease. Severe congestion, alveolar oedema and fibrinous p leuritis were observed. Biochemical analyses identified the causative organism as Pasteurella haemolytica. An in vitro susceptibility test u sing various antimicrobial agents revealed sensitivity to beta-lactams (ampicillin and amoxicillin) and streptomycin.