Correlation between different clinical manifestations and changes of blood indexes in canine leishmaniasis / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To study the main blood parameters of Leishmania-infected dogs with different clinical symptoms in the high incidence area of visceral leishmaniasis in Gansu Province, and to provide scientific basis for early diagnosis and monitoring of canine leishmaniasis. Methods:In May 2019, Wenxian County of Longnan City and Diebu County of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the historical endemic areas of visceral leishmaniasis in Gansu Province, were selected as the investigation sites, and 40 dogs with positive Leishmania DNA were investigated. According to their clinical symptoms, they were divided into three groups: asymptomatic ( n = 17), minimally symptomatic ( n = 12) and symptomatic ( n = 11). At the same time, 10 healthy dogs were selected as controls. Major blood indexes were detected by an automatic animal blood five-classification cell analyzer. Results:Compared with the control group, the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin content, hematocrit, and the number of lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils in the asymptomatic, minimally symptomatic and symptomatic groups were decreased ( P < 0.05), while the number of white blood cells and neutrophils in minimally symptomatic and symptomatic groups were decreased ( P < 0.05). The above blood indexes were lower in the symptomatic group than those in the asymptomatic group. The number of red blood cells (control group vs symptomatic group) decreased from (6.82 ± 0.05) × 10 12/L to (4.19 ± 0.08) × 10 12/L, hemoglobin content decreased from (15.84 ± 0.74) g/L to (9.65 ± 0.18) g/L, hematocrit decreased from (46.41 ± 0.95)% to (27.86 ± 0.42)%, the number of white blood cells decreased from (14.90 ± 0.22) × 10 9/L to (10.23 ± 0.24) × 10 9/L, the number of neutrophils decreased from (7.25 ± 0.18) × 10 9/L to (6.18 ± 0.11) × 10 9/L, the number of lymphocytes decreased from (2.80 ± 0.07) × 10 9/L to (1.64 ± 0.06) × 10 9/L, the number of monocytes decreased from (1.13 ± 0.01) × 10 9/L to (0.53 ± 0.02) × 10 9/L, and the number of eosinophils decreased from (1.70 ± 0.06) × 10 9/L to (0.71 ± 0.03) × 10 9/L. Conclusion:Different clinical symptoms of Leishmania-infected dogs have different blood test results.

Species identification and phylogenetic analysis of canine Leishmania in Diebu County, Gansu Province / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To investigate the species types and phylogenetic relationship of canine Leishmania in Diebu County, Gansu Province, so as to provide a basis for exploring new methods of prevention and control of canine visceral leishmaniasis. Methods:DNA was extracted from blood samples of eight asymptomatic Leishmania-infected dogs in Luoda administrative village in Diebu County, Gansu Province. Ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS-1) gene fragments were amplified and isolated by PCR, and then the amplified target fragments were sequenced. The MEGA 7.0 software was used for multiple sequence alignment, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed by neighbor-joining method to analyze the phylogenetic relationship of canine Leishmania in Diebu County, Gansu Province. Results:Fragments of about 320 bp corresponding in size to the target sequence ITS-1 were isolated from all of the eight asymptomatic Leishmania-infected dogs blood samples. ITS-1 sequence alignment showed that the sequence homology between 8 samples and Leishmania infantum MG969403, MN648755 strains was 99.1% - 100.0%; phylogenetic tree showed that all 8 samples were clustered into one branch with Leishmania infantum. Conclusion:Leishmania infantum is identified from all of the eight asymptomatic Leishmania-infected dogs blood samples in Diebu County, Gansu Province.

Características clínico-epidemiológicas de leishmaniasis visceral canina en un área endémica de Paraguay / Clinical-epidemiological characteristics of visceral leishmaniasis in dogs from an endemic area in Paraguay

RESUMEN Objetivo Describir las características clínico-epidemiológicas asociadas a la transmisión de leishmaniosis visceral canina en un área endémica del departamento de Caaguazú, Paraguay. Materiales y Métodos El estudio fue descriptivo observacional, de corte transversal. Se evaluaron 324 caninos seleccionados de 110 viviendas. Se realizó el examen clínico; se obtuvo aspirado de ganglio para el examen directo y muestra de sangre para la posterior detección de anticuerpos anti-Leishmania revelados en tiras inmunocromatográfias. Resultados El 4,9% de la población canina dio positivo con antígeno recombinante rK39. Por la técnica de tinción con Giemsa, se obtuvo 4,3% de canes positivos, de los cuales 37,5% presentaron signos clínicos evidentes. Los signos más frecuentes encontrados en los perros infectados fueron adelgazamiento, onicogrifosis y alopecia (25%). La seroprevalencia fue mayor en perros entre 2 y 4 años de raza mestiza. Conclusiones Los signos clínicos presentes confirmaron la infección parasitaria y el hallazgo indica el rol de los caninos en la epidemiologia de la leishmaniosis en Caaguazú, así como el riesgo que representan para la transmisión. Los resultados obtenidos podrían ayudar a formular un sistema de monitoreo y contribuir con la vigilancia de la leishmaniosis canina en la zona.

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the clinical-epidemiological characteristics associated with the transmission of visceral leishmaniasis in dogs in an endemic area from Caaguazú department, Paraguay. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional study that included 324 dogs from 110 houses. Clinical examination was performed; ganglion aspirate was obtained for direct exa-mination and blood sample for further detection of anti-Leishmania antibodies by rk39 recombinant antigen immunochromatographic strips. Results 4.9% of the canine population resulted positive for rk39 recombinant antigen. By the Giemsa staining technique, 4.3% of positive dogs were obtained, of which 37.5% presented evident clinical signs. The most frequent signs found in infected dogs were thinning, onychogryphosis and alopecia (25%). Seroprevalence was higher in mixed breed dogs between 2 and 4 years old. Conclusion The clinical signs confirmed the parasitic infection, and the finding indicates the role of canines in the epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Caaguazú as well as the risk that they represent for transmission. These results may help to formulate a monitoring system and contribute to the surveillance of canine leishmaniasis in the zone.

Frequency of parasitic forms in fecal samples of maned wolf in different seasons of the year at the Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais State, Brazil / [Frequência de formas parasitárias em massas fecais de lobos-guarás em diferentes estações do ano no Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra, MG]

O Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra (PNSC), localizado no estado de Minas Gerais, é um importante habitat de inúmeras espécies de animais ameaçados de extinção, como o lobo-guará (Chrysocyon brachyurus). Parasitos de animais selvagens podem representar um problema para os programas de manejo e recuperação de espécies ameaçadas, pois atuam como causa primária ou agravante de inúmeras doenças. Dependendo da época do ano, a suscetibilidade ao parasitismo pode ser maior devido à facilidade de infecção. Com o objetivo de avaliar a frequência de endoparasitos e a sazonalidade dessas parasitoses em diferentes épocas do ano, foram examinadas 103 amostras fecais de lobos-guarás, coletadas no PNSC, durante o período de março de 2017 a agosto de 2019. O número de amostras positivas para pelo menos uma espécie de parasito foi de 47 amostras (45,63%), sendo o outono a estação em que foi encontrada a maior frequência de formas parasitárias, com 60,86% (14/23) de amostras positivas, seguido do inverno, com 52,38% (11/21), verão com 37,5% (15/40), e primavera com 36,84% (7/19). Dentre os parasitos encontrados, Capillaria sp. apresentou a maior frequência, sendo encontrado em 23 amostras (22,33%), seguido de trematódeos, em 15 amostras (14,56%), acantocéfalos, ascarídeos, Trichuris sp. e Ancylostoma sp., em cinco amostras (4,85%), nematoides da superfamília Strongyloidea, Lynxacarus sp., em duas amostras (1,94%), e pentastomídeos em uma amostra (0,97%).(AU)

Analysis of spatial clustering of dogs infected with Leishmania in Wenxian and Diebu counties of Gansu Province / 中华地方病学杂志

Objective:To analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of dogs infected with Leishmania in Wenxian and Diebu counties of Gansu Province, and provide a scientific basis for implementation of precise prevention and control measures. Methods:In 2019, blood samples were collected from all dogs in visceral leishmaniasis endemic areas Xinglong Village, Wenxian County and Luoda Village, Diebu County, Gansu Province, by cluster sampling method. The primer RV1-RV2 which was commonly used to diagnose visceral leishmaniasis, was used for PCR amplification of dog blood samples. SaTScan V9.5 software was used to analyze the spatial clustering of dogs infected with Leishmania. Results:A total of 537 dogs were investigated, and the number of positive infection was 221, with a positive rate of 41.2%. Among them, the positive rates of dogs infected with Leishmania in Wenxian and Diebu counties were 64.6% (95/147) and 32.3% (126/390), respectively. The results of SaTScan analysis showed that the spatial clustering of dogs infected with Leishmania in Wenxian and Diebu counties were not statistically significant ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:There are no spatial clustering of dogs infected with Leishmania in Wenxian and Diebu counties, but the positive rate of dogs infected with Leishmania is higher, and there is a higher risk of epidemic. It is recommended to strengthen health education in local area, strictly drive out lacewings, detect and kill diseased dogs, and reduce the risk of visceral leishmaniasis transmission.

La pérdida de la percepción al riesgo de zoonosis y la figura del perro comunitario / Loss of risk perception to zoonoses and the figure of community dog

Resumen Los perros son causantes de zoonosis y lesiones; en especial, si aceptamos como normales conductas peligrosas; perdiendo la percepción al riesgo a enfermar. El objetivo de este manuscrito fue demostrar, que la presencia de perros vagos y comunitarios, es un peligro para la salud y seguridad pública, a través de información epidemiológica que sustenta la medida de evitar su libre circulación. La agresividad de los perros regula sus relaciones sociales a través de sumisión o dominancia; características de difícil reconocimiento para la población humana. En Chile, 327.150 personas resultaron mordidas por perros, entre los años 2003-2012, con un costo de U$22,7 a U$177,9 millones; además de los U$3,13 millones por intervenir quirúrgicamente 767 sujetos humanos de hidatidosis durante el año 2012. Sin embargo, la zoonosis más temida es la rabia, dado el resultado mortal de ésta. No se debe tolerar la presencia de perros vagos y comunitarios en las calles, medida que debe tener un sustento técnico de salud y seguridad pública; debido a que la población ha perdido la capacidad de percibir el riesgo de contraer enfermedades zoonóticas, de altos costos para el sistema asistencial; sin considerar el desmedro económico al núcleo familiar y el daño psicológico a los afectados.

Dogs may cause zoonoses and damages; especially when we accept as normal some dangerous behavior, losing the perception of disease risk. The purpose of this review was to demonstrate that the presence of stray dogs as well as community dogs, are public health hazard. Through sustainable epidemiological information, we believe this measure could prevent it from spreading. Dog's aggressiveness regulates its social relationships through submission or dominance; those characteristics are difficult to be recognized by human population. In Chile, 327.150 people were bitten by dogs, between years 2003 and 2012 with a cost of USD$22.7 to USD$177,9 million in addition to the USD$3,13 million for the surgical intervention of 767 human subjects of Hydatidosis during 2012. However zoonosis more dangerous is Rabies with death results. As a conclusion we state that the presence of stray and community dogs in the streets cannot be tolerated. This measure must have a sustainable technical of Health and Public safety because population have lost its ability of recognize the risk of contracting zoonotic diseases, with high costs for the health care system, besides the economical decline and psychological damage to the affected individuals.

Gross anatomy of the intrinsic muscles of the scapular and humeral joint regions in crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous, Linnaeus 1776) / Anatomia macroscópica dos músculos intrínsecos das regiões escapular e da articulação do úmero de cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous, Linnaeus 1776)

The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is a wild canid with a wide distribution in South America that is susceptible to traumas due to road kills - an event in which some specimens can survive. Therefore, anatomical studies in their thoracic limbs may be a base for rehabilitation. Six dead specimens were donated by Wildlife Rescue Centre of CORPOCALDAS (Environmental Authority of the Department of Caldas in Colombia), which were then filled with silicone rubber via the common carotid artery, and later fixed with formaldehyde through the external jugular vein. One male was dissected in fresh, and after a week, the others were dissected on the scapular and humeral joint regions. The intrinsic muscles of these regions in the crab-eating fox were homologous to domestic dog, with similar characteristics in terms of shape, origin, insertion, innervation and arterial blood supply. However, the crab-eating fox did have some differences, such as its supraspinatus muscle being conformed by two bellies and attached into the articular capsule of the humeral joint in same manner as the subscapularis muscle, thus conferring greater stability to the humeral. However, the clinical and surgical approaches that must be performed in this region may be homologous to the domestic dog.

Cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous) é um canideo selvagem amplamente distribuído na América do Sul, susceptível a traumatismos por atropelamentos em rodovias, eventos nos quais alguns animais podem sobreviver. Portanto, estudos anatômicos em seus membros torácicos podem servir como base para sua reabilitação. Seis espécimes mortos foram doados pelo Centro de Resgate de Vida Selvagem da Corporación Autónoma Regional para el Desarrollo de Caldas - CORPOCALDAS, os quais foram preenchidos com borracha de silicone pela artéria carótida comum, e depois fixados com formaldeído através da veia jugular externa. Um macho foi dissecado a fresco e após uma semana, os outros foram dissecados nas regiões da articulação escapular e umeral. Os músculos intrínsecos dessa região no cachorro-do-mato eram homólogos às dos cães domésticos, com características semelhantes na forma, origem, inserção, inervação e suprimento de sangue arterial. No entanto, o cachorro-do-mato apresenta algumas diferenças, como músculo supraespinhal conformado por duas cabeças e unidos na cápsula articular da articulação umeral, da mesma forma que o músculo subescapular, características essas que devem conferir maior estabilidade à articulação do úmero. Apesar disso, as abordagens clínicas e cirúrgicas realizadas nesta região podem ser homólogas ao cão doméstico.

Efficacy of mild hypothermia therapy on pulmonary function in ARDS dogs / 天津医药

Objective To investigate the efficacy of mild hypothermia therapy on pulmonary function in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) dogs. Methods A total of 25 healthy dogs were included and randomly divided into two groups, mild hypothermia treatment group (experimental group, n=12) and normothermia treatment group (control group, n=13). The E. coli was pumped continuously into the canine femoral vein by micro pump to construct the septic shock model in two groups. The hypothermia experimental group was treated with hypothermia (33℃±1℃), and the control group was observed at room temperature. The pulmonary hemodynamic parameters and respiratory mechanics parameters were supervised by PICCO and respirator respectively at 0, 24 and 48 h during the ARDS progress. Moreover, chest X-ray and lung tissue biopsy were taken to confirm the diagnosis of ARDS after 72 h. Results Up to 72 h, ARDS was found in the experimental group (n=4) and the control group (n=7) respectively. The oxygenation index (OI), partial pressure of oxygen [p(O2)] and pulmonary static compliance (Cst) decreased gradually with the extension of time in two groups. On the contrary, the external venous lung water index (EVLWI), pulmonary vascular permeability index (PVPI) and airway resistance (Raw) increased gradually (P<0.05). However, all the parameters were significantly better in mild hypothermia group than those of the normothermia group. Conclusion Mild hypothermia therapy can improve the pulmonary function and reduce the severity of ARDS in septic shock dogs.

Descripción anatómica del músculo extensor del I y II dedo de la mano del zorro perruno (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766) / Anatomical description of crab-eating fox' (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766) extensor of digit i and ii muscle

El zorro perruno (Cerdocyon thous) es el cánido silvestre más común en América del Sur, con una relativa estabilidad poblacional, pero susceptible de ser atropellado y caer en trampas, pudiendo sufrir traumas en sus miembros torácicos, por lo tanto se requiere un conocimiento anatómico específico de sus músculos para intervenciones médicas y quirúrgicas. El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue realizar una descripción anatómica del músculo extensor del I y II dedo del C thous, en la cual, se reporta forma, origen, inserción, inervación e irrigación. Se diseccionaron de superficial a profundo los dos antebrazos de seis especímenes muertos donados por CORPOCALDAS a la Universidad de Caldas. El músculo extensor del I y II dedo en este estudio presentó características anatómicas similares a las reportadas a otras especies pero con una distribución tendinosa variante formando desde tres a cuatro ramas que se distribuyen del I al III dedo, incluso faltando a veces para el III dedo, pero de igual forma presenta una distribución que debe ser conocida para procedimientos que requieran de su conocimiento.

The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is the most common wild canid in South America. With a relative demographic stability, this animal is susceptible of being hit and falling into traps, and can suffer trauma in its thoracic limbs; therefore a specific anatomical knowledge about its muscles is necessary for medical and surgical procedures. The main aim of this research was to describe the anatomy of the extensor muscle of digit I and II of the C. thous reporting form, origin, insertion, innervation and irrigation. The forearms of six donated dead specimens from CORPOCALDAS to Caldas University were dissected from superficial to deep. In this research, the extensor muscle of digit I and II showed similar anatomical features to those reported for other species but with a variant tendinous distribution that forms from three to four branches distributed from digit I to III. Although sometimes this distribution does not exist for the digit III; this similar distribution must be reported for procedures which require this knowledge.

Effect of electroacupuncture on abducens nerve injury in Beagle dog / 天津医药

Objective To establish Beagle dogs’model of abducens nerves injury and to observe the clinical therapeu?tic effect of electroacupuncture treatment. Methods Twenty-four Beagle dogs were randomly divided into simple crush group (control group) and crush with electrical stimulation group (experimental group). Cisternal segment of the abducens nerve was given a crush injury, then electrodes were implanted to stimulate the abducens nerve and lateral rectus muscle. Distance between the center of the pupil to medial margin of extraocular adjoin was measured from 1 to 12 weeks after opera?tions. Results All procedures used in the study were well tolerated by Beagle dogs. Electrode implantation to stimulate the lateral rectus muscle and the abducens nerve behind of cavemous sinus was successful. There was no statistical significance of the distance between the two groups from 1 to 2 weeks after operations, and the distance was shorter in experimental group than that in control group from 4 to 12 weeks after operations (P<0.01). Conclusion The animal models established to study electroacupuncture treatment of the injured abducens nerves was successful. Electroacupuncture can promote the re?covery of the injured abducens nerves obviously.

Establishment of a canine model of a percutaneous acute aortic valve regurgitation / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of establishing an aortic valve regurgitation canine model by minimally invasive peripheral vascular catheter method. Methods A total of 10 healthy canines were selected in this study. An aortic insufficiency animal model was established by percutaneous femoral artery puncture and aortic dilatation. Aortic angiography and transthoracic echocardiography were used to evaluate aortic valve regurgitation immediately after operation. Results Aortic valve regurgitation animal models were successfully established in all the 10 canines. Two canines died of acute left ventricular failure due to the large aortic regurgitation after the operation. Six surviving canines had moderate aortic regurgitation and two had slight aortic regurgitation; they survived for more than 1 month. Conclusion It is feasible to establish an aortic regurgitation canine model by minimally invasive peripheral vascular catheter method.

Transthoracic left atrial appendage reverse occlusion: Instrument development and in vitro animal experiment / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To design and prepare a glass-shaped transthoracic left atrial appendage (LAA) reverse occluder and delivery system, and to evaluate the feasibility of transthoracic left atrial appendage reverse occlusion by in vitro reverse occlusion experiment. Methods We used fresh canine heart specimens and measured the anatomical parameters, including the long diameter, short diameter and perimeter of atrial appendage opening, the thickness of upper 1/3 left atrial appendage, the shortest distances from the edge of the opening of the atrial appendage to the left superior pulmonary vein, the left inferior pulmonary vein, and the mitral valve. A new glass-shaped left atrial appendage occluder was designed using nitinol wire, and the appendage occluder opening disk diameter and waist height were designed according to the average diameter of the opening of the atrial appendage and the thickness of upper 1/3 left atrial appendage. The delivery system comprised 9F delivery sheath, expansion sheath, preload sheath and a pushing cable. Delivery sheath was scaled which can be used to control the depth into the left atrial appendage, and expansion sheath head end had smooth transition shape which exposed only about 0.8 cm when inserted into the delivery sheath to prevent damage internal of tissue of heart. Ten isolated dog hearts were punctured at the center of the upper 1/3 axis of left atrial appendage outside under direct vision, and 9F sheath with scale was used to complete in vitro experiment of occlusion. The location and effect of the occluder were observed. Results Nine of the 10 heart specimens successfully underwent the occluding tests in vitro. It was showed that the occluder was well located, with the disc of the opening of left atrial appendage porting into the opening a little and the opening in an overdistraction state, and there was no influence on blood flow of pulmonary vein or function of the mitral valve. The ideal point of puncture was at the upper 1/3 long axis of left atrial appendage outside, and the purse-string suture should focus on this point. The puncture points located at the center of the left atrial appendage opening after removing the occluder postoperatively. Only 1 case failed because of low puncture point and unsuitable location of the occluder. Conclusion The glass-shaped transthoracic reverse occluder is well-designed and matched the anatomy of left the atrial appendage in experimental canine. The occluding effects are exact and meet the requirements of animal experiments in vivo.

Estado del zorro gris Lycalopex griseus (Gray, 1837) (Mammalia: Canidae) en el Perú

Se sustenta la presencia del zorro gris Lycalopex griseus (Gray, 1837) en la costa sur del Perú en base a información morfológica externa y craneal. Esta especie es de similar tamaño a L. sechurae (Thomas, 1900) pero diferenciable en una mayor longitud del hocico y menor amplitud del cráneo; esta diferencia es respaldada en un Análisis de Componentes Principales. Se sugiere que la población del zorro gris en el Perú podría constituir una subespecie nueva de L. griseus por encontrarse más al norte de su distribución tradicionalmente conocida y separada de otras subespecies por el Desierto de Atacama en el norte de Chile, notable barrera biogeográfica

The presence of the gray fox Lycalopex griseus (Gray, 1837) in the southern coast of Peru is supported based on external and cranial morphological information. This species is compared with L. sechurae (Thomas, 1900), a fox of similar size, but distinguished from it by a snout greater length and a smaller breadth of the skull. A Principal Component Analysis supports this difference. It is suggested that the gray fox populations in Peru could be a new subspecies of L. griseus because its disjunt distribution with respect to other subspecies from which are separated by the Atacama Desert, a remarkable biogeographical barrier in northern Chile

Estimativa do intervalo pós-morte em um canino (Canis lupus familiaris Linnaeus 1758) pela entomologia forense em Cabedelo-PB, Brasil: relato de caso / Estimate of postmortem interval through forensic entomology in a canine (Canis lupus familiaris Linnaeus 1758) in Cabedelo-PB, Brazil: case report

O intervalo pós-morte (IPM) é um instrumento importante de diagnóstico relacionado à prática forense. O uso de insetos tem sido relatado como um modo eficiente para estimá-lo, quando o cadáver encontra-se em estágio avançado de decomposição. Objetivou-se com este trabalho estimar o IPM com base em evidências entomológicas em um canino. Foram coletadas larvas de moscas no cadáver e encaminhadas ao laboratório de entomologia, onde foram criadas e eclodiram adultos da espécie Chrysomya albiceps (Wiedemann, 1819). Somando-se os dados abióticos de temperatura e umidade relativa do local de coleta e do local de criação, estimou-se um IPM mínimo de 3,34 dias do momento da postura dos ovos pelas moscas até a coleta das larvas. Com base nos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que a entomologia forense, como ferramenta para estimativa do IPM, mostrou-se eficaz e determinante na elucidação do caso em questão.

The postmortem interval (PMI) is an important tool for diagnosis related to the forensic practice. The use of insects has proved to be an efficient diagnosis tool when the cadaver is in advanced decomposition stage. The objective of this work was to estimate PMI based on entomological evidence in a canine. Fly larvae was collected from the cadaver and forwarded to the Entomology laboratory. The fly larvae were reared and hatched adults of Chrysomya albiceps (Wiedemann 1819). With these insects and the abiotic data of temperature and relative humidity, from the places of collection and rearing larvae, a minimum PMI of 3.34 days from the laying of eggs by the flies until the time that we collected the larvae was obtained. The results show that Forensic Entomology as tool to estimate PMI is decisive and effective in the elucidation of the case.

The maned wolf in the ecotone between forest and grasslands at the limits of its distribution in a subtropical environment / O lobo-guará no ecótono entre floresta e campo nos limites de sua distribuição em um ambiente subtropical

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a neotropical canid that is considered near threatened by the IUCN, vulnerable in Brazil and critically endangered in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The Araucaria High Plains have coverage of Atlantic forest mixed in with open areas and small wetland areas and are at one of the limits of the range of the maned wolf. The objectives of this article are to demonstrate that, although rare, the maned wolf does still occur in the Araucaria High Plains and to discuss the relevance of conservation efforts in areas in which the occurrence of threatened species is borderline. Data collection took place between March of 1999 and December of 2010 with a total sampling effort of 11,431 trap-days. After 10 years in which there were no corroborated records, the species was caught by camera traps in the São Francisco de Paula National Forest in November of 2009. This is a protected area with forest vegetation and is not considered the species' typical habitat. The open areas in this region are being taken over by agriculture and silviculture of exotic species.

Lobo-guará (Chrysocyon brachyurus) é um canídeo neotropical considerado quase ameaçado de extinção pela IUCN, vulnerável no Brasil e criticamente em perigo no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Planalto das Araucárias tem vegetação de Mata Atlântica entremeada por campos e pequenas áreas úmidas, sendo um dos limites de distribuição do lobo-guará. Os objetivos desse trabalho são demonstrar que, apesar de raro, o lobo-guará ainda existe no Planalto das Araucárias e discutir a relevância dos esforços de conservação em áreas limite de ocorrência de espécies ameaçadas de extinção. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre março de 1999 e dezembro de 2010 com um esforço amostral total de 11.431 armadilhas-dia. Após dez anos sem registros inequívocos, essa espécie foi capturada fotograficamente na Floresta Nacional de São Francisco de Paula em novembro/2009. Essa área protegida apresenta formação vegetal florestal, não considerada hábitat típico dessa espécie. O ambiente aberto nessa região está sendo substituído por cultivos agrícolas e silvicultura de exóticas.

Effects of ischemic postconditioning on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in dogs / 中华器官移植杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of isehemic postconditioning (IPO) on the acute renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in dogs. Methods Fifteen adult male mongrel dogs were randomly divided into three groups with 5 animals in each group. In sham operation group (S), after the dogs were anesthetized, the midline laparotomy was made and right nephrectomy was performed;In I/R group, animals were subjected to the similar surgical procedures, except that the left renal vessels were clamped; In IPO group, the IPO was induced by 6 cycles of reperfusion (30 s) and ischemia (30 s) after 60 min renal ischemia before reperfusion completely. Blood samples were obtained for determination of blood creatinine (Cr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) concentrations before operation and at 24, 48 and 72 h after operation. The dogs were killed at the thirdday after operation and left kidneys were removed for determination of SOD activity and MDA and MPO concentrations.The apoptosis in the nephridial tissue was assessed by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) and apoptotic index (AI) was calculated. The changes of renal tissue were examined by a microscope. Results Blood Cr and BUN concentrations in I/R group, IPO group and S group were decreased in turn after operation (P<0. 05). MDA and MPO concentrations were decreased significantly, SOD activity was significantly increased and AI was decreased significantly in IPO group as compared with I/R group at 72 h after operation (P<0. 05). Microscopic examination showed that there was no renal injury in S group and renal I/R resulted in tubular necrosis, medullary hemorrhage congestion and proteinaceous casts in I/R group. The renal I/R injury was significantly attenuated by IPO. In S group, IPO group and I/R group the renal AI was 2. 7 ±1.3, 28. 4 ± 6. 2 and 15.4±4. 1 respectively (P<0. 05). Conclusion IPO can attenuate renal damage induced by I/R by inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis and decreasing inflammation.

Influence on cardiac-pulmonary function of health and acute lung injury dogs by proportional assist ventilation and pressure support ventilation modes / 中国基层医药

Objective Comparing the influence on cardiac-pulmonary function of health and acute lung injury (ALI)dogs by proportional assist ventilation(PAV)and pressure support ventilation(PSV)modes.Methods Use intermittent positive pressure ventilation(IPPV)mode in health and ALI dogs,calculate elastance(Ers)and resistance(Rrs),then change to PAV,set the assist ratio 60%.Then change the mode into PSV,set the inspiratory pressure(IPAP)according to PAV,so that tidal volume(VT)and peak pressure(Ppeak)were the sanle as that of PSV respectively.Observe the changes of respiratory mechanics,blood gas analysis and hemodynamics during mechanical ventilation.Results For health dogs,compared with PAV,mean airway pressure(mPaw)and work of breath of ventilator(WOBv)of PSV was higher than those of PAV when VT were similar,the difference was remarkable;while the influence on hemodynamics was not different.For ALI dogs,compared with PAV,Ppeak,mPaw and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure(PCWP)of PSV was higher than those of PAV when VT were similar,the difference was remarkable.Conclusion For health and ALI dogs,compared with PSV,PAV has lower airway pressure and less influence on hemodynamies.

Occurrence Angiostrongylus vasorum (Baillet, 1866) (Nematoda, Angiostrongylidae) in Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766 (Carnivora, Canidae) in Minas Gerais State Brazil

Registrou-se a ocorrência de A. vasorum em C. thous no Estado de Minas Gerais, e estudaram-se aspectos de sua ecologia nessa população de hospedeiros. A partir da necropsia de seis espécimes, observou-se a presença de A. vasorum nos pulmões e átrio direito de C. thous. No total foram coletados 24 espécimes de A. vasorum, com prevalência de 50 por cento, abundância média de 4±4,47, intensidade média de 8±3,00 e razão sexual (machos/fêmeas) de 1:1,19. As infrapopulações de A. vasorum apresentaram padrão de distribuição espacial agregado (ID=5,70 e K=0,355). Este é o primeiro registro de A. vasorum em C. thous no estado, descrito no município de Juiz de Fora

Genetic variability in maned wolf based on heterologous short-tandem repeat markers from domestic dog

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest South American canid. Habitat loss and fragmentation, due to agricultural expansion and predatory hunting, are the main threats to this species. It is included in the official list of threatened wildlife species in Brazil, and is also protected by IUCN and CITES. Highly variable genetic markers such as microsatellites have the potential to resolve genetic relationships at all levels of the population structure (among individuals, demes or metapopulations) and also to identify the evolutionary unit for strategies for the conservation of the species. Tests were carried out to verify whether a class of highly polymorphic tetranucleotide repeats described for the domestic dog effectively amplifies DNA in the maned wolf. All five loci studied were amplified; however, one of these, was shown to be monomorphic in 69 maned wolf samples. The average allele number and estimated heterozygosity per polymorphic locus were 4.3 and 67%, respectively. The genetic variability found for this species, which is considered threatened with extinction, showed similar results when compared to studies of other canids.