Table 1 Summary of the initial treatment regimens administered to koalas with chlamydial infections.

From: A retrospective study on antibacterial treatments for koalas infected with Chlamydia pecorum

Antibacterial

Concentration (mg/mL)

Dosage (mg/kg)

Frequency of administration

Route

Chloramphenicol (manufacturer Ceva)1

150

60

Once daily

Subcutaneous injection

Doxycycline (manufacturer Vetafarm)2

50

5

Every seven days

Subcutaneous injection

Mixed/other3

Variable

Variable

Variable

Variable

  1. 1 = Ceva, Glenorie, NSW: 14–45 days, ready to use. 2 = Vetafarm, Wagga Wagga, NSW: 4–42 days, diluted at 50:50 in saline. 3 = 3–42 days, may include systemic enrofloxacin, polymyxin B sulphate, carprofen injection and/or various topical ointments such as tetracycline eye ointment applied to the conjunctiva and cornea.
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