This disease page is currently predominantly used in Wildpro to link different data types and demonstrate inter-relationships. Whilst basic information is available, It does not contain detailed information.

• Aeromonas hydrophila is a common cause.
• Other organisms including Pseudomonas spp., Mima spp. Proteus (Providentia) spp., Flavobacterium soo., and Citrobacter spp. have been implicated.

(B22.18.w6, B239, B501)

Further information on Disease Agents has only been incorporated for  agents recorded in species for which a full Wildpro "Health and Management" module has been completed (i.e. for which a comprehensive literature review has been undertaken). Only those agents with further information available are linked below:

• Aeromonas hydrophila

Clinical signs:

• Sudden death.
• Lethargy, anorexia and weight loss.
• Dull skin colour
• Visible cutaneous congestion and haemorrhages, particularly on the legs and ventral surface.
• Ulceration on extremities and points of contact with the ground
• Also sometimes: neurological signs (loss of coordination, terminal convulsions) ocular lesions, anasarca, ascites.
• Terminal haemoptysis.
• (B22.18.w6, B239)
• In caudates: skin discolouration, heavy mucus secretion, generalised oedema (B22.18.w6)

• Commonly seen in recently acquired/transported animals (B22.18.w6)
• Mortality may be high. (B22.18.w6)

Diagnosis:

• Clinical signs.
• Culture of lesions (surface lesions in live animals) for identification of causative organism, or of lymphatic fluid.
• (B22.18.w6, B239)

Treatment:

• Antibiotic therapy as appropriate (should be based on culture and sensitivity testing.)
  • Begin treatment immediately without waiting for results.
• Chloramphenicol succinate (various routes) particularly for Aeromonas spp.(B22.18.w6); 5mg/100g bodyweight initial followed by 3mg/100g twice daily for three days reported (B239)
• Amikacin, gentamicin, enrofloxacin (Baytril, Bayer), nifurpirinol (Prefuran, Argent Chemical).
• Oral tetracycline (B22.18.w6); 5mg in 0.2ml distilled water for a 30g Rana pipiens), i.e. 1mg per 6g bodyweight (B239).
• (B22.18.w6)
• Addition of salt (0.5% NaCl) to the water  in conjunction with antibiotic therapy may increase survival (B22.18.w6)

• Amphibia - Amphibians (Class)

Further information on Host species has only been incorporated for  species groups for which a full Wildpro "Health and Management" module has been completed (i.e. for which a comprehensive literature review has been undertaken).