2023
DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-22-00013
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Pathology of Hatchling Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) Mortalities Occurring While Under Rehabilitative Care, 2015–21

Abstract: Increasing hatchling survival is an important element of conservation of the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Yet, there is little information regarding mortality-associated pathological states of hawksbill hatchlings. The aim of this study was to describe lesions affecting hawksbill hatchlings that died while under rehabilitative care. Forty-four turtles representing the nesting sites of two islands and a 7-yr study period were subjected to comprehensive postmortem examinat… Show more

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“…The role of Pseudomonas spp. as opportunistic pathogens also emerged in cases of mortality of hatchling turtles; these animals can be affected by several pathologies, including yolk sacculitis, dermatitis, rhinitis, stomatitis, and pneumonia, caused or complicated by bacteria present in the environment [ 111 ].…”
Section: Pseudomonas Sppmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The role of Pseudomonas spp. as opportunistic pathogens also emerged in cases of mortality of hatchling turtles; these animals can be affected by several pathologies, including yolk sacculitis, dermatitis, rhinitis, stomatitis, and pneumonia, caused or complicated by bacteria present in the environment [ 111 ].…”
Section: Pseudomonas Sppmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Еволюційна роль рептилій відіграла вирішальну роль у походженні та подальшому розвитку птахів та ссавців [20]. Морфо-функціональні особливості організму рептилій, розвиток патологічних станів та хвороби плазунів на сьогодні вивчено недостатньо [7,17,21].…”
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