Soldier, un mono aullador (Alouatta palliata) sobreviviente de electrocutamiento, en la provincia de Veraguas, Panamá
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Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet.
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Un mono aullador de Azuero (Alouatta palliata trabeata) macho, silvestre, procedente de la comunidad costera de El Morillo, distrito de Mariato, provincia de Veraguas, fue víctima de electrocutamiento en cables eléctricos. Fue rescatado y evaluado médicamente por un veterinario. El diagnóstico inicial de Soldier era reservado, ya que se desconocía el alcance de las lesiones internas producto del electrocutamiento y posterior caída. El ejemplar presentaba quemaduras de segundo y tercer grado en pies, mano y cola, debido a la gravedad de la quemadura en la cola fue necesario amputársela. Se le brindó atención especial durante los primeros días, con la administración de terapia con antibióticos, fluidos y agentes cicatrizantes por 5 días, debido a la gravedad de la infección, fue necesario realizar una segunda cirugía para lograr el estado de mejoría del paciente. Luego de un periodo de atención médica y recuperación fue liberado en el hábitat natural del que procedió. La atención médica a fauna silvestre, víctima de electrocutamiento, constituye un desafío para los profesionales veterinarios, debido a que se cuentan con escasos recursos para brindar diagnósticos y tratamientos adecuados.
A wild male Azuero howler monkey (Alouatta palliata trabeata) from the coastal community of El Morillo, Mariato district, Veraguas province, was electrocuted by electric cables. He was rescued and medically evaluated by a veterinarian. Soldier's initial diagnosis was reserved, since the extent of the internal injuries resulting from the electrocution and subsequent fall was unknown. Soldier had second and third degree burns on his feet, hand and tail. Due to the severity of the burn on his tail, it was necessary to amputate it. Special care was provided during the first days, with the administration of antibiotic therapy, fluids and healing agents for 5 days. Due to the severity of the infection, it was necessary to perform a second surgery to improve the patient's condition. After a period of medical care and recovery, he was released into the natural habitat from which he came. The medical care of wildlife victims of electrocution is a challenge for veterinary professionals, due to the scarcity of resources to provide adequate diagnosis and treatment.
A wild male Azuero howler monkey (Alouatta palliata trabeata) from the coastal community of El Morillo, Mariato district, Veraguas province, was electrocuted by electric cables. He was rescued and medically evaluated by a veterinarian. Soldier's initial diagnosis was reserved, since the extent of the internal injuries resulting from the electrocution and subsequent fall was unknown. Soldier had second and third degree burns on his feet, hand and tail. Due to the severity of the burn on his tail, it was necessary to amputate it. Special care was provided during the first days, with the administration of antibiotic therapy, fluids and healing agents for 5 days. Due to the severity of the infection, it was necessary to perform a second surgery to improve the patient's condition. After a period of medical care and recovery, he was released into the natural habitat from which he came. The medical care of wildlife victims of electrocution is a challenge for veterinary professionals, due to the scarcity of resources to provide adequate diagnosis and treatment.
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Vol. 7, No. 19