Effect of interactions with humans on behaviour, mucosal immunity and upper respiratory disease of shelter cats rated as contented on arrival
Publication date: Available online 5 August 2015 Source:Preventive Veterinary Medicine Author(s): Gourkow Nadine, Clive J.C. Phillips Sustained positive affect may decrease vulnerability to upper respiratory infections in cats admitted to a shelter. Incidence of upper respiratory infections was examined in cats rated as Content upon admission to an animal shelter when provided with or without treatment to sustain contentment. Ninety-six cats rated as Content upon admission were provided with either human interaction, including petting, playing, and grooming, in four 10min sessions/d for 10 days or were exposed to a...
Source: Preventive Veterinary Medicine - August 6, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Abstract 1293: Ocular adnexal lymphomas and chlamydia association: an Indian scenario
Purpose: Ocular adnexal lymphomas (OALs) are rare, distinct subgroup of lymphomas constituting about 1-2% of all non-Hodgkins lymphomas (NHL) and approximately 8-20% of extranodal lymphomas. Most commonly it affects the lacrimal gland, lids, orbit and conjunctiva. It is reported that OALs may be an antigen driven disorder, however, the source of antigen(s) is not understood. Varying reports from different countries are available which suggests the role of Chlamydophila psittaci (Cp) in development and maintenance of ocular adnexal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (OAMZL). The present study was undertaken to detect the presenc...
Source: Cancer Research - August 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bhardwaj, M., Sharma, A., Sen, S., Satpathy, G., Pushker, N., Kashyap, S., Kumar, L. Tags: Immunology Source Type: research
Community-acquired pneumonia: An overview.
Authors: Mandell LA
Abstract
Community-acquired pneumonia is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. Although it can be caused by a wide variety of micro-organisms, the pneumococcus, atypicals, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and certain Gram-negative rods are the usual pathogens encountered. The site-of-care decision is critical in determining the site and type of care as well as the extent of diagnostic workup. Antimicrobial therapy should be started as soon as possible particularly in th...
Source: Postgraduate Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Postgrad Med Source Type: research
Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae: a comparative study in patients with nasal polyposis and healthy controls.
CONCLUSION: We have demonstrated that the likelihood of M pneumoniae and C pneumoniae acting as an ongoing inflammatory stimulus in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is slim.
PMID: 26223662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology)
Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - August 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: J Laryngol Otol Source Type: research
High-dose clarithromycin is an active monotherapy for patients with relapsed/refractory extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT): the HD-K phase II trial
Conclusions
HD-K is a safe and active salvage treatment in EMZL patients. This macrolide deserves to be further investigated in EMZL and other lymphoma categories. (Source: Annals of Oncology)
Source: Annals of Oncology - July 22, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ferreri, A. J. M., Sassone, M., Kiesewetter, B., Govi, S., Scarfo, L., Donadoni, G., Raderer, M. Tags: hematologic malignancies Source Type: research
Vaccination schedules in small ruminant farms
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2015 Source:Veterinary Microbiology Author(s): D. Lacasta, L.M. Ferrer, J.J. Ramos, J.M. González, A. Ortín, G.C. Fthenakis Development and implementation of health management plans is the cornerstone of profitable farms; prevention of microbial diseases by means of vaccination is an integral part of such a plan. In every production type and management system in small ruminants, microbial diseases have a major significance, hence their proper control must be based in good health management practices, including use of effective and safe vaccines. Development of va...
Source: Veterinary Microbiology - July 18, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A phylogenomic and molecular markers based analysis of the phylum Chlamydiae: proposal to divide the class Chlamydiia into two orders, Chlamydiales and Parachlamydiales ord. nov., and emended description of the class Chlamydiia.
Abstract
The phylum Chlamydiae contains nine ecologically and genetically diverse families all placed within a single order. In this work, we have completed a comprehensive comparative analysis of 36 sequenced Chlamydiae genomes in order to identify shared molecular characteristics, namely conserved signature insertions/deletions (CSIs) and conserved signature proteins (CSPs), which can serve as distinguishing characteristics of supra-familial clusters within the phylum Chlamydiae. Our analysis has led to the identification of 32 CSIs which are specific to clusters within the phylum Chlamydiae at various p...
Source: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - July 16, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: Gupta RS, Naushad S, Chokshi C, Griffiths E, Adeolu M Tags: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek Source Type: research
Three cases of atypical pneumonia caused by Chlamydophila psittaci.
Abstract
Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. The most common presentation is atypical pneumonia. Three cases of pneumonia of varying severity due to psittacosis are described. All patients had a history of avian contact. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular detection of Chlamydophila psittaci in respiratory specimens. The cases showed good recovery with doxycycline treatment. Increased awareness of psittacosis can shorten diagnostic delay and improve patient outcomes.
PMID: 26045070 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hong Kong Med J)
Source: Hong Kong Med J - June 1, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Chau S, Tso EY, Leung WS, Fung KS Tags: Hong Kong Med J Source Type: research
Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA.
Abstract
During October 2013-May 2014, there were 102 cases of pneumonia diagnosed in US Air Force Academy cadets. A total of 73% of tested nasal washes contained Chlamydophila pneumoniae. This agent can be considered to be present on campus settings during outbreaks with numerous, seemingly disconnected cases of relatively mild pneumonia.
PMID: 25988545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - May 22, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Fajardo KA, Zorich SC, Voss JD, Thervil JW Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research
Viral and atypical bacterial aetiologies of infection in hospitalised patients admitted with clinical suspicion of influenza in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia
ConclusionRespiratory viruses were the most commonly detected pathogens in patients hospitalized with a clinical suspicion of influenza. Rhinovirus was the most frequently detected virus, and M. pneumoniae the most common atypical bacterium. The low number of detected influenza viruses demonstrate a low benefit for empirical oseltamivir therapy, unless during an influenza outbreak.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses)
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - May 16, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: Heiman F.L. Wertheim, Behzad Nadjm, Sherine Thomas, Agustiningsih Agustiningsih, Suhud Malik, Nguyen Ngoc Thi Diep, Tien Viet Dung Vu, Nguyen Van Kinh, Nguyen Vinh Van Chau, Nguyen Thanh Liem, Tran Thi Sinh, Bich Thi Phung Thuy, Nguyen Vu Trung, Tran Tinh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Ethylene glycol poisoning in sheep
Oxalate toxicity in sheep as a consequence of exposure to ethylene glycol
Chlamydophila abortus infection in a dairy cow
Neosporosis diagnosed in a newborn lamb with deformities
Yersiniosis affecting a 1000-strong goat herd
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome causing blue ears in 14-week-old pigs
Avian tuberculosis diagnosed in an adult Mandarin duck
These are among matters discussed in the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA's) disease surveillance report for January and February 2015 (Source: Veterinary Record)
Source: Veterinary Record - May 14, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surveillance Source Type: research
Clinical effect of four different ointment bases on healthy cat eyes
ConclusionThe application of OBs resulted in clinical symptoms in treated eyes. The long‐term use of ointments is not well tolerated in cats and may lead to ocular irritation. (Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology)
Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology - May 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Réka Eördögh, Ilse Schwendenwein, Alexander Tichy, Igor Loncaric, Barbara Nell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA
K. A. Fajardo et al. (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal - April 29, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Detection and characterization of Chlamydophila psittaci in asymptomatic feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in central Thailand
Conclusions This is the first report on C. psittaci isolated from asymptomatic feral pigeons in Thailand, which provides knowledge for the disease status in pigeon populations in Thailand. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - April 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Analysis of 10 gene expression in a model of Penicillin G -induced persistence of Chlamydophila psittaci in HeLa Cells.
In this study, a C. psittaci persistent infection cell model was induced by penicillin G, and real-time quantitative PCR was used to study the transcriptional levels of 10 C. psittaci genes, DnaA, DnaK, FtsW, FtsY, GrpE, RpsD, IncC, OmcB, CPSIT_0846, and CPSIT_0042, in acute and penicillin G-induced persistent infection cultures. Compared with the acute cultures, the penicillin G-treated cultures showed a reduced chlamydial inclusion size and a significantly decreased number of elementary body particles. Additionally, some enlarged aberrant reticulate body particles were present in the penicillin G-treated cultures but not...
Source: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology - April 15, 2015 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hu Y, Chen L, Wang C, Xie Y, Chen Z, Liu L, Su Z, Wu Y Tags: J Microbiol Biotechnol Source Type: research
