Vertebral osteomyelitis and suspected diskospondylitis in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
A 21-yr-old male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) was performing at an aquatic park when it developed a soft tissue swelling anterior to the flukes. Subsequent radiographic evaluation revealed the animal to have vertebral osteomyelitis and suspected diskospondylitis. The case was successfully managed with long-term antibiotic therapy.
Alexander
J W
JW
College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078.
Solangi
M A
MA
Riegel
L S
LS
D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D015299:Discitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004289:Dolphins; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013577:Syndrome / Q000662:veterinary
D005839:Gentamicins; D000667:Ampicillin