Pneumonia bacteriana em jabuti-piranga (Chelonoidis carbonaria): aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos, radiológicos e terapêutica

Abstract

Pesq. Vet. Bras. 34(9):891-895, setembro 2014 891 RESUMO.-A pneumonia é uma doença respiratória comum na clínica de répteis. Agentes infecciosos são capazes de causar pneumonia primária em répteis mantidos em cativeiro, porém na maioria dos casos, são secundárias a problemas de manejo, higiene e nutricionais. O objetivo desse trabalho foi relatar a ocorrência de pneumonia bacteriana em jabuti-piranga (Chelonoidis carbonaria), e descrever o diagnóstico clínico, microbiológico, radiográfico e a conduta terapêutica. O animal apresentava sinais de distúr- Pneumonia is a common respiratory disease in clinical of reptiles. Infectious agents are capable of causing primary pneumonia in reptiles maintained in captivity, but in most cases are secondary to problems of management, hygiene and nutrition. The aim of this study was to report the occurrence of bacterial pneumonia in red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria), and describe the clinical, microbiologic, radiographic and therapeutic management. The animal showed signs of respiratory disorders and has been described in the clinical history before diagnosis of pneumonia. The radiographic findings were suggestive of pneumonia/pulmonary edema. Based on the displayed radiographic examination and clinical signs began treatment with administration of chloramphenicol (40mg/ kg/SID/IM) for ten days. Were isolated Klebsiella spp. and Citrobacter spp. bacterial culture done collecting endotracheal lavage. Both with multiple antibiotic resistance profile tested. Treatment protocol was instituted using gentamicin (5mg/kg/IM) applications into seven intervals of 72h. There was improvement in clinical signs of the animal, but the presence of nasal secretion was still observed. New radiographic examination, demonstrating slight decrease in the opacity of the right lung field and no significant change in the left lung field in craniocaudal projection was performed. Because of the persistence of clinical signs presented new collection endotracheal material was performed, and there was isolation of Citrobacter spp. and Enterobacter spp. From the results obtained in the antibiogram, was instituted new protocol with the use of amikacin (2.5mg/kg/IM) applications into seven intervals of 72h. After antibiotic therapy, other radiological examination was performed, and showed satisfactory reduction in pulmonary function and clinical signs.

Anatomopathological findings of Testudines necropsied in the Distrito Federal, Brazil

“…Pneumonia is a common multifactorial respiratory disease in reptiles and may be associated with environmental and nutritional management problems (Schumacher 2003). In Testudines, infectious agents may be capable of causing primary pneumonia, however, in most cases they are described as secondary agents due to management problems in captive animals, and it is very important to determine the disease as a primary or secondary (Origgi & Jacobson 2000, Silveira et al 2014. Traumatic shell alterations can cause severe lung injury, triggering secondary infections by bacteria or other opportunistic agents (Ciccarelli et al 2020).…”

Ocorrência De Sauricola Spp. Em Amostras Fecais De Chelonoidis Carbonaria Do Parque Diacuy Em Jataí, Goiás

“…Apesar de ser um animal silvestre, a criação de jabutis e o convívio destes com humanos têm aumentado, da mesma maneira, a prática de consumo deste animal e seus ovos é descrita em relatos históricos e culturais (SILVEIRA et al, 2014;BRITO et al, 2016). O aumento constante dessa relação entre animal silvestre e humanos tem sido motivo de preocupação para órgãos ambientais, uma vez que a introdução de espécies hospedeiras exóticas e seus patógenos sinaliza um possível risco à saúde pública (NUNES et al, 2010).…”

CASE REPORT: RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN RED-FOOTED TORTOISE (Chelonoidis carbonaria) WITH TOMOGRAPHIC LESIONS COMPATIBLE WITH PULMONARY FIBROSIS

“…Many of these diseases can be successfully treated. If recognized early enough, they are almost always secondary to a state of immunosuppression, and are often associated with captivity stress and biological mismanagement of the animal (SILVEIRA et al, 2014). Although chelonians are recognized for their long lifespan, they are susceptible to a wide variety of health issues in captivity.…”