Histopathological and microbiological findings in buffalo chronic mastitis: evidence of tertiary lymphoid structures
Journal of Veterinary Science
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: e28-2019.
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ABSTRACT
Buffalo mastitis is an important economic problem in southern Italy, causing qualitative/quantitative alterations in milk and resulting in economic losses due to the sub-clinical course and chronic evolution. We investigated 50 udders of slaughtered buffaloes and subjected them to effectual microbiological screening to evaluate macro and microscopic mammary gland changes, immune-characterize the cell infiltrates, and compare the degree of tissue inflammation with somatic cell counts. Numerous Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were isolated from all samples, majority of which were environmental mastitis pathogens. Histological features referable to chronic mastitis were observed in 92% udders. Lymphocytes, plasma cells and macrophages were found to evolve into aggregates in 48% udders, which often organized to form tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs). A predominance of interstitial CD8+ over CD4+ lymphocytes and, in TLSs, scattered CD8+ lymphocytes in the mantle cells and CD79+ lymphocytes in germinal centers, were evidenced. Environmental pathogens are known to persist and cause chronic inflammatory changes in buffaloes, where CD8+ lymphocytes play an important role by controlling the local immune response. Moreover, the TLSs evidenced here for the first time in buffalo mastitis, could play a role in maintaining immune responses against persistent antigens, thereby contributing in determining the chronic course of mastitis.
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Asunto principal:
Células Plasmáticas
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Búfalos
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Linfocitos
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Recuento de Células
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Centro Germinal
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Glándulas Mamarias Humanas
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Leche
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Bacterias Gramnegativas
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Inflamación
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Animales
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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