Gwazi
Deceased
About Gwazi
Deceased
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2431)
CM23-2431 is a juvenile green found floating in Miami with fp tumors and entangled in twine. There is a possible internal tumor on radiographs. Will need a CT scan. Current treatment is antibiotics and pain medications.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Dec 14, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Gwazi unfortunately passed away due to complications from respiratory disease and fibropapillomatosis.
Dec 08, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Dec 01, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Nov 24, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Received a blood transfusion prior to surgery. Gwazi had surgery to remove the large tumor.
Nov 17, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
CTscan indicated the external large tumor may involve the coelomic cavity. Current treatment is antibiotics and pain medications.
Nov 10, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.