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The first full study of heavy metal(loid)s in western-European hedgehogs (Erina...
Jota Baptista, C; Seixas, F; Gonzalo-Orden, JM; Patinha, C; Pato, P; Ferreira da Silva, E; Casero, M; Brazio, E; Brandão, R; Costa, D; Mateus, TLThe western-European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is an insectivore with a wide distribution in Portugal and a potential tool for biomonitoring relevant One Health hazards, including heavy metal(loid)s’ pollution. The aim of this study was to positively contribute to the current knowledge about the metal(loid) pollution in Portugal. Forty-six hedgehogs (from rescue centres; with known provenance) were necrops...
High Levels of Heavy Metal(loid)s Related to Biliary Hyperplasia in Hedgehogs (...
Baptista, C; Seixas, F; Gonzalo-Orden, JM; Patinha, C; Pato, P; da Silva, EF; Casero, M; Brazio, E; Brandão, R; Costa, D; Mateus, TL; Oliveira, PASimple Summary Heavy metal(loid)s are hazardous substances for humans, animals and ecosystems. The liver is one of the most affected organs, presenting lesions after being acutely or chronically exposed to these substances. In this study, hepatic metal(loid)s' concentrations were associated with biliary hyperplasia, which was the most common hepatic lesion found in a group of western-European hedgehogs from res...