Wound Management in Amphibians: Etiology and Treatment of Cutaneous Lesions

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 20-35

  Poll, Caryn P ^a  

^a John G Shedd Aquarium ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

amphibians; anesthesia; anuran; caudate; dermatosepticemia; medical treatment; restraint; skin disease; wound care

Indexed keywords

AMPHIBIA; ANIMALIA; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 59749085547     PISSN: 15575063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.10.005     Document Type: Article

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