Pasteurella testudinis associated with respiratory disease and septicaemia in leopard (Geochelone pardalis) and other tortoises in South Africa.
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چکیده
The first recorded isolates of Pasteurella testudinis from South African tortoises kept in captivity is presented. P. testudinis was found in association with respiratory disease in affected animals.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
دوره 74 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003