Background: Immunotherapeutic drugs, such as domperidone, have been shown to be promising treatments against canine leishmaniosis (CanL), but limited data are available. The aim of this pilot study (therapeutic, prospective and non-controlled) was to evaluate the effect of domperidone on serum...
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Cavalera, M. A.; Gernone, F.; Uva, A.; D'Ippolito, P.; Roura, X.; Paltrinieri, S.; Zatelli, A.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Parasites and Vectors, 2021, 14, 525, pp (10 October 2021)
According to the main Guidelines on canine heartworm disease (HWD) by the American and European Societies (i.e., AHS, ESDA, and ESCCAP), a correct diagnosis of Dirofilaria immitis infection should include the detection of circulating microfilariae in the whole blood and the adult antigens in serum...
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Cavalera, M. A.; Paltrinieri, S.; Giordano, A.; Iatta, R.; Gernone, F.; Mendoza-Roldan, J. A.; Gusatoaia, O.; Otranto, D.; Zatelli, A.
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Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Veterinary Parasitology, 2022, 305,
Background: Dogs are the main reservoir hosts of Leishmania infantum; nevertheless, recent investigations indicate a likely role for cats in the epidemiology of Leishmania infection. Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) remains poorly characterised, partly due to the lack of suitable diagnostic tools. This...
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Savioli, G.; Archer, J.; Brianti, E.; Benelli, G.; Schnyder, M.; Iatta, R.; Otranto, D.; Cantacessi, C.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Parasites and Vectors, 2021, 14, 217, pp (21 April 2021)
Background: Although precursor-targeted immune-mediated anemia (PIMA) is thought to be caused by immune targeting of erythroid precursors (nucleated RBCs, nRBCs), its pathogenesis is unknown. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) or phosphatidylserine (PS) may promote nRBC destruction in PIMA. Hypothesis: Dogs...
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Lucidi, C. A.; Gerlach, J. A.; Jutkowitz, A.; Scott, M. A.
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Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021, 35, 6, pp 2713-2721
Introduction: The study of early markers to detect kidney malfunction has increased in recent years since serum markers, such as creatinine increase when there is a 75% loss of renal mass. Urinary capillary electrophoresis (UCE) is an available laboratory technique that provides an easily...
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Navarro, P. F.; Fernández-Barredo, S.; Gil, L.
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Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022, 8, November,
Background: Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is an allergic skin disease affecting approximately 10% of dogs. allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) is currently the only treatment option able to induce tolerance to the causative allergens. Objective: To retrospectively establish the efficacy of ASIT ...
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Fennis, E. E. M.; Damme, C. M. M. van; Schlotter, Y. M.; Sinke, J. D.; Leistra, M. H. G.; Bartels, R. T.; Broere, F.
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Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2022, 33, 4, pp 321-328, e74-e75
Background and Aim: Canine filariasis is caused by several species of filarial worms. The pathophysiological response to infection is mainly due to the filaria lifecycle. Laboratory detection methods to assess the pathological alterations characteristic of filariasis are needed urgently. Serum...
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Asawakarn, S.; Sirisawadi, S.; Kunnasut, N.; Kamkong, P.; Taweethavonsawat, P.
Publisher
Veterinary World, Wankaner, India
Citation
Veterinary World, 2021, 14, 4, pp 860-864
Severe fever with the thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) causes fatal disease in humans, cats, and cheetahs. In this study, the information on seven dogs with SFTS was summarized. All dogs showed anorexia, high fever, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, two dogs showed vomiting and loose stool,...
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Ishijima, K.; Tatemoto, K.; Park, E.; Kimura, M.; Fujita, O.; Taira, M.; Kuroda, Y.; Mendoza, M. V.; Inoue, Y.; Harada, M.; Matsuu, A.; Shimoda, H.; Kuwata, R.; Morikawa, S.; Maeda, K.
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MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
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Viruses, 2022, 14, 9,
Background: The IV use of human immunoglobulin (hIVIG) in dogs with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) has been described previously, but herein we describe the use of high-dose IgM-enriched hIVIG (Pentaglobin). Hypothesis/Objectives: Dogs treated with high-dose Pentaglobin will...
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Bestwick, J. P.; Sharman, M.; Whitley, N. T.; Kisielewicz, C.; Skelly, B. J.; Tappin, S.; Kellett-Gregory, L.; Seth, M.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021, 36, 1, pp 78-85
Due to the potential risk for cannabidiol (CBD) to negatively impact the immune system, the objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of CBD on the canine immune response to immunization with a novel antigen, keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH). Thirty-two dogs (22.4 ± 6.3 kg BW) were...
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Morris, E. M.; Kitts-Morgan, S. E.; Spangler, D. M.; McLeod, K. R.; Suckow, M. A.; Harmon, D. L.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Research in Veterinary Science, 2022, 143, pp 13-19