Reference : Pneumonia with Aeromonas sobria in a Carpet Python

	Document type :	Scientific congresses and symposiums : Unpublished conference
	Discipline(s) :	Life sciences : Veterinary medicine & animal health
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/98099

Title :	Pneumonia with Aeromonas sobria in a Carpet Python
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Gandar, Frederic [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Médecine des oiseaux, des lagomorphes et des rongeurs >]
	Szalo, Ioan Mihai [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Médecine des oiseaux, des lagomorphes et des rongeurs >]
	Marlier, Didier [Université de Liège - ULg > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Médecine des oiseaux, des lagomorphes et des rongeurs >]
Publication date :	11-Aug-2011
Peer reviewed :	Yes
On invitation :	No
Audience :	International
Event name :	18th Annual Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians Conference
Event date :	du 9 au 12 aout 2011
Event organizer :	AAV/AEMV/ARAV
Event place (city) :	Seattle
Event country :	U.S.A.
Keywords :	[en] 16S rDNA sequencing ; Aeromonas sobria ; Carpet python ; pneumonia ; septicemia
Abstract :	[en] Aeromonas sobria was isolated and identified upon post-mortem examination from the respiratory tract and the blood of a carpet python (Morelia spilota variegata). The snake was referred to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Liège for necropsy, just the day after it suddenly died without previous clinical sign. Lung and liver biopsies were performed and fixed in neutral buffered 10% formalin and paraffin embedded. Blood samples were collected via cardiocentesis, and air sac abscesses were cultured. Bacterial strains were identified as Aeromonas sobria by 16S rDNA sequencing. Based on histological and bacterial examinations, the death of this snake was attributed to a septicemia, following an acute primary, or secondary exudative pneumonia. Aeromonas sp. is established as a potential pathogen in reptiles. Among this genus, Aeromonas hydrophila is the most frequently isolated. A. sobria has been reported as a primary pathogen in farmed perch (Perca fluviatilis) and humans. Conversely, few data are available concerning the pathogenicity of A. sobria in reptiles. Other non-bacterial agents (virus, fungus, endoparasites) or predisposing factors (such as obesity) can also be responsible for respiratory tract disease in snakes . Unfortunately, in the current case, virological investigations were not performed.
Target :	Professionals ; Students
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/98099

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