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Histopathology and microscopic morphology of protozoan and metazoan parasites o...
Arenales,Alexandre; Hoppe,Estevam G.L.; Gardiner,Chris; Mol,Juliana P.S.; Werther,Karin; Santos,Renato L.ABSTRACT: This study assessed microscopic morphology of protozoan and metazoan parasites, as well as parasite-associated histopathologic changes in five Brazilian free-ranging armadillos. Three armadillos had intra sarcolemmal cysts of Sarcocystis sp. in skeletal muscles without microscopic changes. One Dasypus novemcinctus was found parasitized with a nematode morphologically compatible with an oxyurid in the ...
Cytometric blood phenotyping in free-living white-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leu...
Cruz,Nathan R.N.; Santi,Mariele de; Braz,Larissa Ayane N.; Werther,Karin; Santana,Áureo E.ABSTRACT: This study aimed at performing cytometric phenotyping of the blood samples from free-living, young white-eyed parakeets (Psittacara leucophthalmus), stained with 3,3-dihexyloxacarbocyanine [DiOC6(3)]. DiOC6(3)-stained whole blood samples from 19 free-living, young white-eyed parakeets were analyzed by flow cytometry and cell types were distinguished by their typical fluorescence in blue laser channel ...
Parasitism of the nasal mite Sternostoma tracheacolum Lawrence, 1948 (Mesostigm...
Bassini-Silva,Ricardo; Jacinavicius,Fernando de Castro; Pereira,Josivania Soares; Werther,Karin; Spicer,Greg Sherwood; Barros-Battesti,Darci MoraesAbstract Nasal mites (Mesostigmata: Rhinonyssidae) are obligatory endoparasites of birds, and the resulting parasitism can be harmful to the host’s respiratory system. The nasal mite Sternostoma tracheacolum Lawrence has caused significant respiratory issues, including serious injuries that possibly cause death of the host. In this study, we report two cases of captive birds parasitized by S. tracheacolum. The ...
Hepatozoon sp. gamonts as an accidental finding in synovial liquid from an inju...
Perles,Lívia; Barranco,Guilherme Henrique Fernandes; Soriano,Isabela Maciel; Cruz,Nathan da Rocha Neves; Bueno,Patrícia JábaliAbstract A free-living, adult male maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) was referred to the Governador “Laudo Natel” – FCAV/Unesp veterinary hospital after being found with skin lesions and a fracture on the right pelvic limb, which had to be amputated due to compromised integrity. Around 20 days later, bilateral accentuated swollen on humerus-radius-ulna articulation was observed. The synovial liquid was drained...
Serological evidence of exposure to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in f...
André,Marcos Rogério; Santi,Mariele De; Luzzi,Mayara de Cássia; Oliveira,Juliana Paula de; Fernandes,Simone de Jesus; Machado,Rosangela ZacariasAbstract Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are Apicomplexan intracellular protozoan parasites that affect numerous animal species, thus leading to severe diseases and economic losses, depending on the vertebrate species involved. The role of the avian species in maintaining and transmission of these coccidia has been studied for several years as they tend to serve as a potential source of infection for mam...
Occurrence of Paratanaisia spp. Freitas, 1951 in a domiciled cockatiel (Nymphic...
Santi,Mariele De; Couto,Caroline do; Werther,KarinAbstract Digenetic eucotylids of the Paratanaisia genus are widely reported parasites of the avian renal system. The infection, commonly reported in free-living and zoo-housed birds, is described for the first time in a domiciled bird, a cockatiel kept as pet bird with free access to the yard outdoors. The bird was received at Veterinary Hospital, where clinical and radiographic evaluations suggested a case of ...
Detection of bluetongue virus in Brazilian cervids in São Paulo state
Kawanami,Aline E.; Oliveira,Juliana P. de; Arenales,Alexandre; Crossley,Beate; Woods,Leslie W.; Duarte,José M.B.; Werther,KarinABSTRACT: Viral hemorrhagic diseases in cervids occur worldwide and include epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), bluetongue (BT), and adenoviral hemorrhagic disease (AHD). Since gross lesions in all three hemorrhagic diseases are identical (hemorrhagic enteropathy, pulmonary edema, systemic petechial and suffusion hemorrhages), it is necessary to use accurate techniques for a definitive etiologic diagnosis. Arc...
Hepatozoon caimani in Caiman crocodilus yacare (Crocodylia, Alligatoridae) from...
Bouer,Andréa; André,Marcos Rogério; Gonçalves,Luiz Ricardo; Luzzi,Mayara de Cássia; Oliveira,Juliana Paula de; Rodrigues,Adriana CarlosAbstract Hepatozoon species are the most common intracellular hemoparasite found in reptiles. Hepatozoon caimani, whose vectors are Culex mosquitoes, has been detected in a high prevalence among caimans in Brazil by blood smears examinations. The present work aimed to detect and characterize the Hepatozoon spp. found in 33 caimans (24 free-ranging and 9 captive; 28 males and 5 females) (Caiman crocodilus yacare...
Mode B ultrasonography and abdominal Doppler in crab-eating-foxes ( Cerdocyon t...
Silva,Alanna S.L.; Feliciano,Marcus A.R.; Motheo,Tathiana F.; Oliveira,Juliana P.; Kawanami,Aline E.; Werther,Karin; Palha,Maria D.C.Abstract: Annually hundreds of crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous) are referred to rehabilitation centers and zoos in Brazil. The ultrasonographic study of wildlife species is an important tool for a non-invasive and accurate anatomical description and provides important information for wildlife veterinary care. The aim of the present study was to determine the characteristics of the main abdominal organs as we...
Association of midazolam with ketamine in giant Amazon river turtles Podocnemis...
Alves-Júnior,José Roberto Ferreira; Bosso,Andréa Cristina Scarpa; Andrade,Mariana Batista; Werther,Karin; Santos,André Luiz QuagliattoPURPOSE: Evaluate the effects of two anesthetic associations in giant Amazon river turtles (P. expansa). METHODS: Twenty P. expansa, healthy, of both sexes, with weights between 1.0 and 1.5 kg of a commercial breeding facility located in the valley of the Araguaia River, Goiás, Brazil, were divided into two groups ( G1 n = 10 and G2 n = 10). Each group received a protocol being: P1 = midazolam (2 mg/kg IM) and ...