Abstract
To the Editor: Until now, Segniliparus rugosus has not been isolated from nonhuman animals or the environment (1). On April 14, 2010, a rescue team from Pacific Marine Mammal Center impounded an emaciated and unresponsive subadult female California sea lion (Zalophus californicus) stranded on the beach at San Onofre, California, USA. Physical examination showed the animal to be obtunded and emaciated (third-stage malnutrition), with moderate bradycardia, hypoventilation, and hypothermia. Euthanasia was elected because of a poor prognosis. Immediately before euthanasia, a blood sample was taken for a complete blood count and serum chemistry evaluation. A postmortem examination was conducted immediately after euthanasia.
Highlights
To the Editor: Until now, Segniliparus rugosus has not been isolated from nonhuman animals or the environment [1]
Before euthanasia, a blood sample was taken for a complete blood count and serum chemistry evaluation
Samples of the exudate were submitted for cytologic examination and bacterial culturing (IDEXX Laboratories, Irvine, CA, USA)
Summary
To the Editor: Until now, Segniliparus rugosus has not been isolated from nonhuman animals or the environment [1]. On April 14, 2010, a rescue team from Pacific Marine Mammal Center impounded an emaciated and unresponsive subadult female California sea lion (Zalophus californicus) stranded on the beach at San Onofre, California, USA. Physical examination showed the animal to be obtunded and emaciated (thirdstage malnutrition), with moderate bradycardia, hypoventilation, and hypothermia. Before euthanasia, a blood sample was taken for a complete blood count and serum chemistry evaluation.
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