Obendorf D L
J Wildl Dis. 1983 Apr;19(2):123-31. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-19.2.123.
Between 1975 and 1980, necropsy investigations were conducted on 44 wild koalas (24 males, 20 females) from several localities in Victoria, Australia. An additional 11 (5 males, 6 females) were presented for clinical appraisal and treatment. Traumatic injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents and intra-specific conflict were the commonest reason for submission (19 of 55; 35%). Keratoconjunctivitis (8 of 55; 15%), ascending urinary tract infections (6 of 20 females; 30%), ascending genital tract inflammation (10 of 20 females; 50%) and sarcoptic mange (2 of 55; 4%) were recognized as specific diseases or disease syndromes. A peracute syndrome characterized by lassitude, depression, anorexia and coma was identified in moribund koalas submitted from the wild and also in hospitalized animals. The condition, termed koala stress syndrome, was thought to be initiated by intercurrent disease or trauma, long term hospitalization and frequent manipulation and treatments. Hematological observations in 54 apparently healthy wild koalas from five different populations and on 17 sick or injured animals are also presented. Certain blood parameters are discussed in relation to the health status of the populations or individuals. Areas for further research into koala diseases are also discussed.
1975年至1980年间，对来自澳大利亚维多利亚州多个地区的44只野生考拉（24只雄性，20只雌性）进行了尸检调查。另外还有11只（5只雄性，6只雌性）被送来进行临床评估和治疗。机动车事故和种内冲突导致的创伤性损伤是送检的最常见原因（55只中有19只；35%）。角膜结膜炎（55只中有8只；15%）、上行性尿路感染（20只雌性中有6只；30%）、上行性生殖道炎症（20只雌性中有10只；50%）和疥螨病（55只中有2只；4%）被确认为特定疾病或疾病综合征。在从野外送来的濒死考拉以及住院动物中，发现了一种以倦怠、抑郁、厌食和昏迷为特征的急性综合征。这种情况被称为考拉应激综合征，被认为是由并发疾病或创伤、长期住院以及频繁的操作和治疗引发的。还介绍了对来自五个不同种群的54只看似健康的野生考拉以及17只患病或受伤动物的血液学观察结果。讨论了某些血液参数与种群或个体健康状况的关系。还讨论了考拉疾病进一步研究的领域。
