Hi vets, microbiologists and everyone, to whom it may concern -
I am working in a government veterinary diagnostic laboratory, where I
frequently have to isolate and identify bacteria from skin lesions, nasal
swabs etc. from seals. This job reveals to be much more difficult than
expected, for most of the isolates are not listed in our common
identification procedures, some of them even use to disappear after
subculturing (as they probably dont´t like our nutrient media...). The
reason for all that trouble is that this is a very special bacterial
flora, mostly oxidase-positive nonfermenters of the marine environment,
and that I am not experienced in this field. As these investigations are
necessary to protect the seals of our costal region, I have to improve my
methods of isolation and identification of these bacteria. Is there
anyone who is experienced and ready to help? Is there any laboratory
working in this field, where I could send certain bacterial strains for
confirmation of our diagnosis? If so, please send an e-mail. Thank you!
Henning Baehr, Staatliches Veterinaeruntersuchungsamt Oldenburg, Germany
