Acanthocephalan infection and sparganosis in a green tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulata). Issue 9 (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hill, AG; Ladds, PW; Spratt, DM
• Is Part Of: Australian veterinary journal. Volume 92:Issue 9(2014)
• Page Start: 362
• Page End: 364
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Australia -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/avj.12221
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0005-0423

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Acanthocephalan and spargana parasites were identified within a body wall mass during exploratory surgery in a wild green tree snake. Acanthocephalan parasites have not previously been reported in this species. Surgical excision, the treatment of choice, could not be achieved because of the extensive infiltration of the coelomic cavity.</p> </abstract>