Journal article
Ocular Chlamydiales infections of western barred bandicoots (Perameles bougainville) in Western Australia
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.36(1), pp.100-102
2005
Abstract
The western barred bandicoot (Perameles bougainville) is an endangered species, free ranging on only two islands off the coast of Western Australia (Dorre and Bernier Islands). Conservation efforts are currently directed at reintroducing these marsupials into predator-proof enclosures and habitats in historical distribution ranges on the mainland in the southwest of Western Australia and in South Australia. In September 2000, 19 western barred bandicoots were captured on Bernier Island for translocation, and 11 of these had evidence of at least one of the following eye conditions: corneal opacity, conjunctivitis, ocular discharge, and blepharitis. Five bandicoots were examined, and conjunctival and cloacal swabs were collected. Polymerase chain reaction for Chlamydiales was positive in four ban-dicoots. Four Chlamydiales types were identified by gene sequencing, including a strain of Chlamydia pecorum different from strains previously found in koalas and several new Chlamydiales genotypes. The bandicoots responded excellently to treatment with oxytetracyline weekly for 6 wk, and topical oxytetracycline and neomycin were administered topically to both eyes s.i.d. for 4 mo. Copyright 2005 by American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.
Details
- Title
- Ocular Chlamydiales infections of western barred bandicoots (Perameles bougainville) in Western Australia
- Authors
- K Warren (Author) - Murdoch UniversityR Swan (Author) - Murdoch UniversityT Bodetti (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyT Friend (Author) - Department of Conservation and Land ManagementS Hill (Author) - Department of Conservation and Land ManagementPeter Timms (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.36(1), pp.100-102
- Publisher
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Date published
- 2005
- DOI
- 10.1638/02-067
- ISSN
- 1042-7260
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450406902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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