Publications by authors named "William D Sandke"
A novel quantitative real-time PCR diagnostic assay for fecal and nasal swab detection of an otariid lungworm, .
Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
August 2020
Article Synopsis
- Sea lion lungworm is a parasitic nematode that primarily affects California sea lions, leading to severe respiratory issues and increased mortality in young animals.
- The disease is a major reason for sea lion strandings and admissions to rehabilitation centers along the Pacific coast.
- Researchers developed a sensitive qPCR assay to diagnose the infection using fecal or sputum samples, which can help estimate parasite levels and improve treatment strategies for rehabilitating affected animals.