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Quito
Released: 6-4-25

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About Quito
Released: 6-4-25

Species:

Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-115)

Quito is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Ormond Beach. Emaciated and lethargic. Has septic arthritis in the front flippers. Several granulomas are present in the lungs. The prognosis is poor. Current treatment is antibiotics, nebulization, wound care and routine radiographs.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

March 29, 2025

Stranding

Location

Ormond Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Cold, stress, Septic arthritis

Admission

Weight

5.83 lbs. / 2.65 kg.

Current

Weight

4.21 lbs. / 1.91 kg.

Care & Progress

Jun 06, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Quito was successfully released on June 4, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Quito has been cleared for release.
May 23, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 16, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 09, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 02, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
No changes on CT scan. Current treatment is antibiotics, wound care and routine radiographs.
Apr 25, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 18, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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