Trismus in cold-stunned Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles
Trismus (lockjaw) is an uncommon finding in stranded cold-stunned sea turtles that can have a significant impact on animal welfare if not diagnosed and treated. This report describes the condition to aid clinical case management and resource allocation in rehabilitation facilities.
Authors
- Melissa J. Joblon
- Megan M. Strobel
- Marina Ivančić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2289-8926)
- Claire McManus
- Charles J. Innis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4851-5535)
- Brian A. Stacy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4695-884X)
- Kathryn A. Tuxbury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8089-6051)
- Jennifer O. Brisson
- Sarah E. Balik
- Julie M. Cavin
- Aimee L. Berliner
- Emily Reinhardt
Institutions
- NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (US)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US)
- University of Connecticut (US)
- New England Aquarium (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- National Aquarium (US)
- Cabot (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2024-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.24.06.0166
- Primary Topic
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00