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Blowhole nebulizer helps cure beluga whale’s pneumonia
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Blowhole nebulizer helps cure beluga whale’s pneumonia

So: Jetta, an 11-year-old beluga whale, had a tough bout with pneumonia caused by drug-resistant bacteria. The vets at Mystic Aquarium and the University of Florida teamed up to try something new—bacteriophage therapy delivered through a specially designed blowhole nebulizer. Jetta was trained to breathe deeply through it, making the treatment both effective and stress-free. The best part? Since then, she’s been free of infection and side effects, showing great promise for similar treatments in humans too.
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