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Evidence of renal tubular injury in canine patients after elective desexing. 犬类患者选择性脱毛后肾小管损伤的证据。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-25 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13385
Francesca G Male, Christopher T Quinn
{"title":"Evidence of renal tubular injury in canine patients after elective desexing.","authors":"Francesca G Male, Christopher T Quinn","doi":"10.1111/avj.13385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the frequency of perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in American Society of Anesthesiologists (SA) Grade I canine patients undergoing elective desexing using urine microscopy techniques and assess if pre- and intraoperative factors affect risk of developing AKI.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective observational clinical study conducted between September 2020 and October 2020.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>University teaching hospital.</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>Thirty-two female and four male dogs between 5 months and 5 years of age classified as ASA I undergoing elective desexing surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Urinalysis was performed preoperatively and 20-24 h postoperatively to identify markers of renal tubular injury (RTI), particularly the presence of granular and renal tubular epithelial cell (RTEC) casts on sediment analysis. Dogs underwent a full physical examination and a preoperative assessment including measurement of urine specific gravity (USG), packed cell volume (PCV), total plasma protein and serum creatinine (sCr) was conducted as a part of the desexing programme. Anaesthetic records were examined for any evidence of intraoperative hypotension, defined as a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of <60 mmHg for any duration of time. MAP was measured using an indirect oscillometric technique. For analysis, animals were subdivided into affected and nonaffected groups, with affected animals those that had postoperative increases in granular and RTEC casts. Categorical and comparative analyses were then performed between groups to identify associations of increased casts with pre-, intra- and postoperative variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A frequency of RTI of 5.6% was identified. This was accompanied by a significant association between increases in casts with total duration (p = 0.027) and number (p = 0.016) of hypotensive episodes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>RTI is an anaesthetic consideration in ASA I veterinary patients undergoing elective desexing surgery. The identification of an association between the total duration and number of hypotensive episodes and the frequency of RTI highlights the importance of early detection of hypotension along with prompt and effective intervention in veterinary patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142493751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Surgical excision and omentalisation of mineralised paraprostatic cysts with concurrent ureteroneocystostomy and perineal herniorrhaphy in a 9-year-old male entire Bearded Collie. 为一只 9 岁雄性全胡须牧羊犬实施矿化性前列腺旁囊肿的手术切除和网膜化,并同时进行输尿管膀胱造口术和会阴疝成形术。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-25 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13384
W B Moses, A E Tipler
{"title":"Surgical excision and omentalisation of mineralised paraprostatic cysts with concurrent ureteroneocystostomy and perineal herniorrhaphy in a 9-year-old male entire Bearded Collie.","authors":"W B Moses, A E Tipler","doi":"10.1111/avj.13384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report describes the diagnosis, management and the short- and long-term outcomes of a dog with paraprostatic cysts and associated perineal herniation. A 9-year-old male entire Bearded Collie was referred for a caudal abdominal mass and right perineal hernia noted on routine examination. Computed Tomography (CT) imaging of the abdomen demonstrated a large bilobed fluid filled structure adjacent to the prostate, extending into the peritoneal cavity and the right perineal space, causing perineal herniation and partial obstruction of the right ureter. Surgical excision of the mass was performed and ureteroneocystostomy was required due to involvement of the right ureter. Excisional biopsy, omentalisation of the prostate and right-sided herniorrhaphy utilising an internal obturator muscle flap was performed. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of paraprostatic cyst with extensive osseous metaplasia and multifocal chronic-active interstitial prostatitis. The dog re-presented 16 months later with a left-sided perineal hernia and a left-sided herniorrhaphy was performed. Twenty-nine months after the initial surgery the dog presented with stranguria associated with recurrent bilateral perineal herniation and a retroflexed urinary bladder. Cystopexy and colopexy were performed. No sign of recurrence of the paraprostatic cysts was noted intraoperatively. This is the first reported case of surgical excision of paraprostatic cysts with concurrent ureteroneocystostomy. To the authors knowledge, this is also the longest reported case follow up (>4 years) of a dog following complete excision of paraprostatic cysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142493752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Zoonotic feline sporotrichosis: a small case cluster in Perth, Western Australia, and a review of previous feline cases from Australia 人畜共患病猫孢子丝菌病:西澳大利亚州珀斯的一个小型病例群,以及对澳大利亚以往猫科病例的回顾。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-20 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13375
LHM Miranda, S Gillett, Y Ames, M Krockenberger, R Malik
{"title":"Zoonotic feline sporotrichosis: a small case cluster in Perth, Western Australia, and a review of previous feline cases from Australia","authors":"LHM Miranda,&nbsp;S Gillett,&nbsp;Y Ames,&nbsp;M Krockenberger,&nbsp;R Malik","doi":"10.1111/avj.13375","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13375","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sporotrichosis is caused by species of the fungus <i>Sporothrix</i> that affect human and several animal species. The transmission of sporotrichosis is classically from an environmental source following penetrating injury. The alternative zoonotic route has gained attention due to the rapid and significant spread of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis in South America and Malaysia, resulting in several thousand human and feline cases in recent decades, especially in Brazil. In Australia, sporotrichosis is sporadic and mainly related to environmental sources. Although feline sporotrichosis is rare in Australia, zoonotic transmission occurred in two of five reported cases, including a recent case cluster, which is reported in this article. The investigation of such cases in Australia is important, as cats not only represent a source of infection living in close proximity with humans, but also, they may represent sentinels for the environmental presence of the fungus. To encourage the investigation and reporting of new veterinary cases, we have reviewed Australian sporotrichosis cases in humans and cats and report a new case cluster of feline sporotrichosis in Perth, WA, Australia, with zoonotic transmission. The index case was a kitten who developed severe facial sporotrichosis with prominent involvement of the nasal planum. Two human cases – one suspected and one confirmed – are also described in the owner, who was a veterinary nurse, and the attending veterinarian, respectively, probably from handling the kitten while not wearing gloves. Later, another mature cat in the same household also became infected. The affected cats were successfully treated using combination of itraconazole and terbinafine. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second case of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis reported from Australia.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"638-645"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13375","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142456938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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‘Transmission Tracker – Dirofilaria’– a public dashboard to assess in real-time the temperature-bounded transmissibility of canine heartworm across Australia 传播跟踪器 - Dirofilaria"--一个公共仪表板,用于实时评估犬心丝虫在澳大利亚各地的温度传播情况。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-12 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13379
PJ Atkinson, M Stevenson, R O'Handley, T Nielsen, C Caraguel
{"title":"‘Transmission Tracker – Dirofilaria’– a public dashboard to assess in real-time the temperature-bounded transmissibility of canine heartworm across Australia","authors":"PJ Atkinson,&nbsp;M Stevenson,&nbsp;R O'Handley,&nbsp;T Nielsen,&nbsp;C Caraguel","doi":"10.1111/avj.13379","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13379","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The causative agent of canine heartworm disease, <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i>, requires specific temperature conditions to mature within its mosquito vector, and therefore (re-)infect a canid host. Suitable temperature conditions are not continuously met for locations where most (&gt;97%) Australians and their pet dogs live. The length of the disruption in the transmissibility of <i>D. immitis</i> varies greatly across Australia, and to some degree, between years. We developed an online dashboard ‘Transmission Tracker – <i>Dirofilaria</i>’ that processes near real-time temperature records across Australia and allows users to enquire about historical and current weather suitability for canine heartworm transmission at any Australian postcode of their interest. This information allows veterinarians to access when, and for how long, heartworm may be transmitted at a specific location, assess the associated risk of infection and advise on a patient-dependent dirofilariosis prevention plan for their canine patients and guardians. Our dashboard is publicly accessible at: https://heartworm-mapping.adelaide.edu.au/shiny/.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"626-629"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13379","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142456937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retroperitoneal granuloma in a cat caused by Nocardia brasiliensis resulting in bilateral ureteral entrapment and unilateral hydronephrosis. 一只猫腹膜后肉芽肿,由巴西诺卡氏菌引起,导致双侧输尿管夹层和单侧肾积水。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-12 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13383
K Lee, E Pritchard, S L Donahoe, R Malik, M Krockenberger
{"title":"Retroperitoneal granuloma in a cat caused by Nocardia brasiliensis resulting in bilateral ureteral entrapment and unilateral hydronephrosis.","authors":"K Lee, E Pritchard, S L Donahoe, R Malik, M Krockenberger","doi":"10.1111/avj.13383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nocardia infections in cats most commonly present as subcutaneous wounds, or less commonly, as pneumonia, purulent pleurisy and disseminated disease. Abdominal involvement is rarely reported, and to date, localised retroperitoneal infection has only been reported in people. This report describes a five-year-old domestic shorthair cat living in Canberra, Australia, that presented with a two-month history of pyrexia and inappetence progressing to anorexia. Ultrasonography showed a large retroperitoneal mass incorporating both ureters. Euthanasia was elected because of the guarded prognosis. Necropsy examination revealed the mass to be comprised of extensive pyogranulomatous inflammation with fibrosis, Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon and filamentous Gram-positive bacteria. Culture and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry identified the causative agent as Nocardia brasiliensis. N. brasiliensis is commonly diagnosed as a cause of cutaneous nocardiosis in Australian human patients, but to date has only been reported in one cat from the United States and one dog from Australia. A treatment approach that might have been used in such a case is provided even though the cat's owners elected not to proceed with surgical intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142456936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Signalment, clinical characteristics and outcomes of an Australian population of dogs with steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) – 124 cases (2013–2023) 澳大利亚类固醇反应性脑膜炎-动脉炎 (SRMA) 患者的信号、临床特征和预后 - 124 例病例(2013-2023 年)。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13371
R Paterson, S Brady
{"title":"Signalment, clinical characteristics and outcomes of an Australian population of dogs with steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) – 124 cases (2013–2023)","authors":"R Paterson,&nbsp;S Brady","doi":"10.1111/avj.13371","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13371","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Variations in canine breeds presenting with steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) have been observed across different geographical regions internationally. However, there are no published studies describing affected dogs in an Australian population to date. This descriptive study aimed to characterise the signalment, as well as the clinical characteristics and outcomes in an Australian population of client-owned dogs with SRMA. Medical records from five veterinary referral hospitals in the state of New South Wales between 2013 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. One hundred and twenty four dogs were included in the study. The breeds which presented with SRMA most commonly included Golden Retriever (19/124, 15.3%), Italian Greyhound (11/124, 8.8%), Boxer (8/124, 6.5%), “Cavoodle” (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Poodle) (8/124, 6.5%), Corgi (7/124, 5.6%), Border Collie (6/124, 4.8%) and Australian Kelpie (5/124, 4.0%). The disease was observed more commonly in males, representing 79/124 (63.7%) of dogs. Presenting concerns, examination findings and laboratory abnormalities were otherwise consistent with international studies. The frequency of ≥1 relapse for dogs with a ≥6-month follow-up period was 32/85 (37.6%). A higher frequency of ≥1 relapse was seen in female dogs and in Corgi and Italian Greyhound breeds. All Corgis who relapsed demonstrated multiple relapses. In conclusion, this study observed a variation in breeds presenting with SRMA compared to international publications, which may reflect both differences in breed popularity, as well as varying interbreed susceptibility dependent on geographical location.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"630-632"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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An evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of diagnostic tests for foot and mouth disease: are novel diagnostic tests for FMD more feasible than conventional tests in Southeast Asia? 口蹄疫诊断检测的效率和效果评估:在东南亚,口蹄疫新型诊断检测比传统检测更可行吗?
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13376
WY Tan, MP Ward
{"title":"An evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of diagnostic tests for foot and mouth disease: are novel diagnostic tests for FMD more feasible than conventional tests in Southeast Asia?","authors":"WY Tan,&nbsp;MP Ward","doi":"10.1111/avj.13376","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13376","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Foot and mouth disease (FMD) remains endemic in many areas of continental Southeast Asia (SEA). It is responsible for substantial economic losses in the smallholder sector and threatens livelihoods. In recent years, novel diagnostic tests have been developed which reportedly detect FMD virus more effectively and efficiently. This critically appraised topic (CAT) aimed to evaluate the feasibility of these diagnostic tests for FMD in SEA compared to conventional tests. Relevant studies that evaluate diagnostic tests are identified and critically assessed, and recommendations are made on suitable potential diagnostic tests for use in the smallholder sector in SEA. A systematic search of electronic databases (CABI: CAB Abstracts, Web of Science Core Collections) was carried out to identify relevant studies that compared novel and conventional diagnostic tests. The search strategy initially identified 12 papers, of which six fulfilled all the inclusion criteria and were selected for this review. Most of the selected studies had limitations in design and comparability, making it difficult to validly compare the effectiveness and efficiency of the relevant diagnostic tests. These limitations include variation in sample characteristics, methodology, measurable outcomes and the different aspects of the diagnostic tests that each study focused on. Most studies concluded that novel diagnostic tests were more effective and efficient than conventional tests: had greater analytical sensitivity and specificity, were more robust, had a wider range of processable sample types and serotypes, could detect various diseases, had faster testing speeds and provided greater value for money. However, strong recommendations on which specific diagnostic test to rely on could not be made, since there was conflicting evidence and multiple confounding factors. Overall, the evidence found did not entirely apply to the target scenario, being SEA smallholder farms. Recommendations for the target scenario were also made based on the study findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"616-625"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13376","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Peri-parturient ewe mortality in commercial, southern Australian, non-Merino ewe flocks: establishing the frequency and investigating causes 澳大利亚南部商业化非美利奴母羊群的围产期母羊死亡率:确定频率并调查原因。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13380
MC McQuillan, E Glanville, C Jacobson, L Sherriff, DM McGill, A Whale, MB Allworth
{"title":"Peri-parturient ewe mortality in commercial, southern Australian, non-Merino ewe flocks: establishing the frequency and investigating causes","authors":"MC McQuillan,&nbsp;E Glanville,&nbsp;C Jacobson,&nbsp;L Sherriff,&nbsp;DM McGill,&nbsp;A Whale,&nbsp;MB Allworth","doi":"10.1111/avj.13380","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13380","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The level and cause of ewe mortality over the peri-parturient period is poorly understood in Australia. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of peri-parturient ewe mortality and investigate the causes of death in commercial, non-Merino ewes over the peri-parturient period.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An observational study involving 50 commercial, non-Merino farms across southern Australia during two lambing seasons was conducted. The study population was the breeding flock of ewes on each farm. Ewes were monitored by farmers from the time they were first placed in their lambing paddocks before lambing, up until lamb marking (the lambing period). The project required no change to normal practice. Veterinarians conducted postmortem (PM) examinations at three time points on each farm over the lambing period. A standard PM protocol was followed by all participating veterinarians.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The mean peri-parturient mortality over the lambing period was 2.5% in Year 1 and 2.0% in Year 2, with no significant difference between years. Factors that increased the risk of peri-parturient ewe mortality included ewe age (&gt;5 years old) and litter size (triplet-bearing ewes). The most common causes of ewe death according to farmers was dystocia and unknown causes. The three most common diagnoses on veterinary PM examination were dystocia, septicaemia and trauma.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study reveals the relative importance of each cause of ewe mortality over the peri-parturient period. Risk reduction could include identification and management of older ewes (aged above 5 years or older) and ewes carrying twins or triplets.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"605-615"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13380","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical hypothyroidism in a cat associated with sulfonamide administration for the management of intracranial nocardiosis 一只猫因服用磺胺类药物治疗颅内诺卡氏杆菌病而出现临床甲状腺功能减退症。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-06 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13368
CF Halman, BJ Gavaghan, RM Korman
{"title":"Clinical hypothyroidism in a cat associated with sulfonamide administration for the management of intracranial nocardiosis","authors":"CF Halman,&nbsp;BJ Gavaghan,&nbsp;RM Korman","doi":"10.1111/avj.13368","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13368","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A 2-year-old cat was referred for suspected generalised seizure activity and reclusive behaviour, with a history of non-resolving facial abscess. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a contrast enhancing lesion occupying the left calvarium and adjacent peripheral tissues. The intracranial lesion was causing significant mass effect, with oedema and transtentorial herniation. <i>Nocardia nova</i> was isolated from the lesion and identified by DNA sequencing. Treatment consisted of debridement via craniotomy and ventral bulla osteotomy, and combination antibiotic therapy with clarithromycin, amoxycillin and trimethoprim-sulfonamide (sulfadoxine parenterally, then sulfadiazine orally). After several weeks of antibiotic therapy, the cat developed weakness, bicavitary effusion, myxoedema, non-regenerative anaemia and azotaemia. Total thyroxine (TT4) was below the detectable limit and canine thyroid stimulating hormone (cTSH) assay was markedly elevated at 7.53 ng/mL (reference interval 0.15–0.3 ng/mL). Discontinuation of sulfonamides and administration of levothyroxine resulted in resolution of clinical signs. The cat was subsequently able to discontinue levothyroxine, with recovery of euthyroid state. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of clinical hypothyroidism in a cat treated with sulfonamide antibiotics and may influence antimicrobial selection and monitoring during therapy. This report also described the management of an atypical presentation of nocardiosis with intracranial extension.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 12","pages":"633-637"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142379999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evidence of a highly divergent novel parvovirus in Australia's critically endangered western ground parrot/kyloring (Pezoporus flaviventris) 在澳大利亚极度濒危的西部地鹦/鹦哥(Pezoporus flaviventris)中发现高度分化的新型副病毒的证据。
IF 1.3 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI: 10.1111/avj.13378
S Sarker, N Klukowski, S Talukder, SD Gupta, R Vaughan-Higgins
{"title":"Evidence of a highly divergent novel parvovirus in Australia's critically endangered western ground parrot/kyloring (Pezoporus flaviventris)","authors":"S Sarker,&nbsp;N Klukowski,&nbsp;S Talukder,&nbsp;SD Gupta,&nbsp;R Vaughan-Higgins","doi":"10.1111/avj.13378","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13378","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Detecting pathogens in endangered animal populations is vital for understanding and mitigating threats to their survival. The critically endangered western ground parrot (<i>Pezoporus flaviventris</i>, WGP), with a population as low as 150 individuals in Australia, faces an imminent risk of extinction. Despite this urgency, research on viral pathogens in this species remains limited. This study aimed to identify and characterise viruses present in faecal samples from seven individual WGP using a viral metagenomic approach. Analysis of the sequenced datasets revealed the presence of a novel virus belonging to the Parvoviridae family, named psittaciform chaphamaparvovirus 7 (PsChPV-7). The genome of PsChPV-7 contains typical structural and functional gene sequences found in Parvoviridae but is highly divergent, indicating its classification as a distinct species. Phylogenetic analysis placed PsChPV-7 within a unique sub-clade of the <i>Chaphamaparvovirus</i> genus, suggesting its evolutionary significance as an ancient lineage within this group. These findings may contribute to the development of strategic management and biosecurity plans aimed at conserving this endangered WGP.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"102 11","pages":"570-575"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13378","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142370871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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