title: Herpesvirus in a captive Australian Krefft's river turtle (Emydura macquarii krefftii).
abstract: METHODS
  A mature, captive Krefft's river turtle (Emydura macquarii krefftii) was presented with severe proliferative and ulcerative lesions of the skin and shell. The areas were biopsied and histopathological examination demonstrated orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis with keratinocytes containing eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions. Molecular diagnostics confirmed the presence of a herpesvirus in the affected tissues.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This is the first recorded case of herpesvirus infection in an Australian freshwater turtle species.
authors.affiliation: Brisbane Bird and Exotics Veterinary Service, Cnr Kessels Road and Springfield Street, Macgregor, Queensland, 4109, Australia. melinda@bbevs.com.au.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Cowan
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Raidal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peters
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage; D060105:Animal Shells / Q000821:virology*; D000818:Animals; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001315:Australia; D005618:Fresh Water; D006564:Herpesviridae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014426:Turtles
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir
keywords: Chelonia; Emydura macquarii krefftii; herpesvirus; turtles