Streptococcus phocae infections associated with starvation in Cape fur seals

Authors
Henton, MM Zapke, O Basson, PA
Citation
Mm. Henton et al., Streptococcus phocae infections associated with starvation in Cape fur seals, J SA VET AS, 70(2), 1999, pp. 98-99
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION-TYDSKRIF VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE VETERINERE VERENIGING
ISSN journal
10199128 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
98 - 99
Database
ISI
SICI code
1019-9128(199906)70:2<98:SPIAWS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Mortalities and abortions associated with starvation occurred at Cape Cross , Namibia, in Cape fur-seals (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillius). Affected s eals showed lethargy and emaciation, and the most common pathological signs were those of a respiratory infection, both in adults and offspring. Strep tococcus phocae was isolated from adult seals, a cub and aborted foetuses.