SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF MYCOBACTERIAL OSTEOMYELITIS IN A MATSCHIES TREE KANGAROO (DENDROLAGUS-MATSCHIEI)

Marsupials are known to be susceptible to atypical mycobacterial infec tions. Disseminated and localized systemic forms commonly end in the d eath of the animal. Here, a case of mycobacterial osteomyelitis in a M atschie's tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei) was successfully treat ed with a three-drug regimen of isoniazid, ethambutol, and amikacin. A ccurate diagnosis, culture of the organism, and treatment based on in vitro bacterial sensitivity can make treatment of mycobacterial cobact erial infections in marsupials a viable option.