Isolation and characterization of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) from red panda (Ailurus fulgens).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disease prevention and control is a significant part in the ex-situ conservation of the endangered red panda (Ailurus fulgens), being bacterial infection is one of the most important health threats to the captive population. To date, studies about the infection caused by Escherichia coli in the red panda are scarce. This study was conducted to determine the cause of death of a captive red panda through clinical symptoms, complete blood count, biochemical analysis, pathological diagnosis and bacterial whole genome sequencing.

Case presentation

The following report describes a case of a 1.5 year old captive red panda (Ailurus fulgens) that was found lethargic and anorectic. She was moved to the quarantine area for daily treatment with 50 mg of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590469 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature