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Case Synopsis for Joey (Marina)

aka ST05158, Marina

Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: October 12, 2005
Location of Stranding: Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL
Date of Arrival: October 12, 2005
Number of Days of Care: 57 days
Final Disposition: Died on December 8, 2005

Comments/Disposition:

Turtle was found stranded on Holmes Beach.  It has a combination of symptoms of red tide toxicosis and lethargic loggerhead syndrome.  Turtle also shows evidence of a boat strike (not too serious), probably because the animal was floating.  Treatment has been initiated. 10/17 Still hanging in there, still somewhat responsive, but no better yet. 10/25 Slightly more responsive, but no other change. 11/2 Turtle was treated yesterday for blood flukes that may be adding to its problem.  Seems more responsive this morning. 11/11 No dramatic improvement, but still "hanging in there". 11/18 Turtle has actually started gaining some weight from being tube fed twice daily.  Still no dramatic improvement, but we are battling with a very high white cell count. 12/1 White count has come down greatly and starting to show a little head movement occasionally. 12/8 Turtle died without ever regaining consciousness.  Necropsy revealed kidney failure and lung and intestinal involvement.




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