Journal article

Laser therapy in a soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) for the treatment of skin and shell ulceration. A case report.


Authors listKraut, S; Fischer, D; Heuser, W; Lierz, M

Publication year2013

Pages261-266

JournalTierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere

Volume number41

Issue number4

ISSN1434-1239

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1623709

PublisherThieme Publishing


Abstract
Skin and shell diseases in aquatic turtles are often associated with several underlying causes. The presented case report describes aetiology including differential diagnoses, diagnostic procedures and therapy of a soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) suffering from a septicaemic ulcerative dermatitis. Central aspect hereby is the positive curing effect of laser therapy on skin and shell lesions.



Citation Styles

Harvard Citation styleKraut, S., Fischer, D., Heuser, W. and Lierz, M. (2013) Laser therapy in a soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) for the treatment of skin and shell ulceration. A case report., Tierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere, 41(4), pp. 261-266. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1623709

APA Citation styleKraut, S., Fischer, D., Heuser, W., & Lierz, M. (2013). Laser therapy in a soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) for the treatment of skin and shell ulceration. A case report.. Tierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere. 41(4), 261-266. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1623709


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