Pathology and bacteriology of adult male antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus gazella, dying at Bird Island, South Georgia

Baker, J.R.; McCann, T.S.

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Pathology and bacteriology of adult male antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus gazella, dying at Bird Island, South Georgia

Baker, J.R.; McCann, T.S.. 1989 Pathology and bacteriology of adult male antarctic fur seals, Arctocephalus gazella, dying at Bird Island, South Georgia. British Veterinary Journal, 145 (3). 263-275. 10.1016/0007-1935(89)90079-1

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Abstract

A high mortality rate occurs in Antarctic fur seal males on the breeding beaches of Bird Island, South Georgia. The main causes of death were infections of fighting wounds and pneumonias. The bacteria involved appear to be opportunistic pathogens, predominantly various strains of streptococci.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0007-1935(89)90079-1

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10.1016/0007-1935(89)90079-1

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