Gorden R W, Hazen T C, Esch G W, Fliermans C B
J Wildl Dis. 1979 Apr;15(2):239-43. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-15.2.239.
Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from the internal organs of nine adult alligators, Alligator mississippiensis, which died without apparent cause, suggesting the bacterium may have been a factor. One hundred and twenty-three alligators ranging in age from six months to over 10 years were captured from five locations in the southeastern United States and sampled for A. hydrophila. The bacterium was isolated from the oral cavity of 85% of the animals, on the external jaw area from over 50% and from 70% of the internal tissue samples. A. hydrophila is ubiquitous with alligators in their natural habitats, but apparently does not cause clinical disease. However, stress factors such as trapping, handling, and warm water temperatures may be conducive to the rapid proliferation of the bacteria, thereby facilitating disease.
嗜水气单胞菌是从9只死因不明的成年密西西比鳄的内脏中分离出来的，这表明该细菌可能是一个致病因素。从美国东南部的5个地点捕获了123只年龄从6个月到10岁以上的鳄鱼，并对其进行嗜水气单胞菌采样。该细菌在85%的动物口腔中、超过50%的颌外部区域以及70%的内部组织样本中被分离出来。嗜水气单胞菌在鳄鱼的自然栖息地中普遍存在，但显然不会引起临床疾病。然而，诸如捕获、处理和温水温度等应激因素可能有利于细菌的快速繁殖，从而引发疾病。
