An unusual mortality event in Johnstone River snapping turtles Elseya irwini (Johnstone) in Far North Queensland, Australia
Conclusion
Aeromonas hydrophila is ubiquitous in the freshwater environment and although it caused septicaemia in the one individual that was submitted for laboratory diagnosis, the primary aetiology of the outbreak may not have been identified.
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E Ariel, AB Freeman, E Elliott, W Wirth, N Mashkour, J Scott Tags: OUTBREAK REPORT Source Type: research
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