The laboratory test results on the reptile surface integument (skin) microbiological monitoring are given in the article. Morphological, cultural and biochemical properties of the isolated microorganisms are described, and information on determination of the pathogenicity factors and bacteria sensitivity to antibiotics are given.
reptiles, captivity, skin, microbiology, bacteria carrying
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