Fatal septicemia caused by Helicobacter infection in a pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)

Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation : Official Publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc
B A Stacy, James F X Wellehan

Abstract

Bacteria of the genus Helicobacter are associated with disease in humans and animals. Reports of infection in reptiles are very limited. In the present study, pathological findings and molecular characterization are reported for a Helicobacter species associated with septicemia in a pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri). Disseminated infection resulted in regional cellulitis and edema of the head and neck, and pericarditis. Spiral bacteria were identified in cytological preparations and Warthin-Starry-stained sections of pathological lesions. Amplification of partial sequence of the 16S ribosomal gene using polymerase chain reaction identified the organism as Helicobacter and suggest that it is a novel species.

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Mar 2, 2010·Veterinary Parasitology·Chris GriffinJames F X Wellehan
Sep 16, 2011·Helicobacter·Annemieke SmetGeorgina L Hold
Jun 14, 2019·Frontiers in Microbiology·Maarten J GilbertJaap A Wagenaar
Jul 16, 2021·The Journal of Small Animal Practice·J HedleyN Wissink-Argilaga

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