Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pseudomonas aeruginosa otitis media and interna in a chinchilla ranch.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Wideman, Wendy L
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been associated with conjunctivitis, enteritis, pneumonia, septicemia, sudden death, and abortion in chinchillas. This case report describes an unusual clinical presentation and diagnosis of P. aeruginosa otitis media and interna with neurologic manifestations. To our knowledge, this clinical presentation has not been reported previously in chinchillas.
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