Comparative analysis of the skin microbiota between two sea snakes, Hydrophis cyanocinctus and Hydrophis curtus, with versus without skin ulcer

Zhong, Jun; Guo, Kun; Liao, Zheng-Lan; Du, Yuguang; Chen, Lin; Ji, Xiang

doi:10.1007/s00338-023-02386-4

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“…The skin acts as a physical barrier between the internal and external environment, but it also provides protection to animals against ultraviolet light from the sun [19,20]. Skin diseases are common in wild and captive animals [21].…”

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First Report of Kocuria kristinae in the Skin of a Cuban Boa (Epicrates angulifer)

Marques,

Alvura,

Martins

et al. 2023

Life

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During a routine clinical examination of a four-year-old female Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer) belonging to a zoological park located in northern Portugal, a skin lesion was observed. A skin swab was taken. Bacteriological analysis conducted using the Vitek® 2 Compact system identified the presence of the bacteria species Kocuria kristinae, a new bacterial pathogen that may be a potential pathogen in wild animals. This K. kristinae strain was resistant to kanamycin, pradofloxacin, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, nitrofurantoin, and trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole and was therefore classified as a multidrug-resistant bacterium. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first time that K. kristinae has been described in the skin of a Cuban boa. This report serves as a cautionary warning about the importance of recognising and investigating the potential pathogenicity of this agent, as well as contributing to the development of strategies to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms.

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confidence: 99%

“…The microorganisms present on the skin are fundamental to establishing and maintaining skin homeostasis [21]. The animal's immune system and the skin microbiota work together to create barriers and prevent the colonisation of pathogens.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%