Novel presentation and pathophysiology of heavy parasitic burdens in Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) during sedation

Abstract Background Marine mammals act as sentinel species, with top predators’ overall health reflecting their ecosystem, integrated across multiple trophic levels. Yet apparently healthy wild animals may have significant subclinical pathology that goes undetected due to unknown medical histories....

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Published in:	BMC Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	Michelle R. Shero, Kathy Burek-Huntington, Robert McCorkell, Steven A. Nadler, Caroline L. Rzucidlo, Amy C. Klink, Allyson G. Hindle, Jennifer M. Burns, Shawn Johnson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Cestode Duodenitis Gastritis Inflammation Nematode Parasite
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04740-w