CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH correlates with prognostic parameters in canine mammary neoplasms.

The identification of putative prognostic factors in canine mammary neoplasms (CMNs) has been focused on tissue-specific biomarkers, but the serum biomarkers, including cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), c-reactive protein (CRP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) have been demonstrated to display clinical application in cases of CMNs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the levels of these serum biomarkers and their association with well-established prognostic factors in CMNs. Samples from 15 female canines with CMNs and 15 clinically healthy ones were collected. The results were evaluated using the Tukey's, Pearson, or Spearman tests. The cut-off point, sensitivity, specificity, and area under curve (AUC) were evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in a logistic regression model (P<0.05). The levels of CA 15-3, CRP and LDH were significantly higher in the serum of female dogs with CMNs compared to the healthy ones. Moreover, these factors were positively correlated with ulceration, tumor size, histopathological grade, metastatic lymph node, and clinical staging. Female dogs with CMNs were found to exhibit highest serum levels of CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH. Therefore, they can be applied to improve the efficacy of the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation in casas of CMNs.

CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH correlates with prognostic parameters in canine mammary neoplasms

The identification of putative prognostic factors in canine mammary neoplasms (CMNs) has been focused on tissue-specific biomarkers, but the serum biomarkers, including cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), c-reactive protein (CRP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) have been demonstrated to display clinical application in cases of CMNs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the levels of these serum biomarkers and their association with well-established prognostic factors in CMNs. Samples from 15 female canines with CMNs and 15 clinically healthy ones were collected. The results were evaluated using the Tukey's, Pearson, or Spearman tests. The cut-off point, sensitivity, specificity, and area under curve (AUC) were evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in a logistic regression model (P<0.05). The levels of CA 15-3, CRP and LDH were significantly higher in the serum of female dogs with CMNs compared to the healthy ones. Moreover, these factors were positively correlated with ulceration, tumor size, histopathological grade, metastatic lymph node, and clinical staging. Female dogs with CMNs were found to exhibit highest serum levels of CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH. Therefore, they can be applied to improve the efficacy of the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation in casas of CMNs.(AU)

Abordagem diagnóstica de mastocitoma cutâneo metastático em canino / Diagnostic approach of metastatic cutaneous mastocytoma in dog

O mastocitoma é uma das neoplasias cutâneas mais comuns que acometem cães. O diagnóstico da doença é baseado em aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais, sendo a citologia e a histopatologia os métodos de eleição. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo é relatar a importância da ampla abordagem diagnóstica de mastocitoma cutâneo metastático em uma fêmea canina castrada, atendida no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, com uma neoformação em membro compatível com mastocitoma. O estadiamento da paciente foi feito através de exames laboratoriais de hemograma completo, e citologia aspirativa de linfonodo regional e medula óssea, que evidenciaram a presença de focos de metástase; bem como do exame de ultrassom abdominal, que evidenciou alterações no parênquima hepático e linfoadenomegalia ilíaco medial direita. Diante das suspeitas, optou-se pela eutanásia da paciente, cujo corpo foi enviado para os exames de necropsia e histopatologia, os quais confirmaram o diagnóstico de mastocitoma cutâneo de alto grau, com metástase em fígado, pulmão, medula e linfonodos. Desta forma pode-se concluir que o mastocitoma cutâneo metastático é uma neoplasia de diagnóstico multifatorial, em que a realização de exames hematológicos associados às análises citológicas, histopatológicas e de imagem são indispensáveis para estabelecer o diagnóstico definitivo para que seja determinada uma melhor conduta terapêutica e prognóstico de pacientes caninos.

Mast cell tumors are one of the most common skin neoplasms that affect dogs. The diagnosis is based on clinical and laboratory aspects, with cytology and histopathology being the preferred methods. Therefore, this study aims to report the importance of the broad diagnostic approach of metastatic cutaneous mastocytoma in a castrated a female dog attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Ceará, with a neoformation in a member compatible with mast cell tumor. The patient's staging was performed through laboratory tests of complete blood count, aspiration cytology of regional lymph nodes and bone marrow, which showed the presence of focus of metastasis, as well as the abdominal ultrasound examination, which showed changes in the liver parenchymas and right medial iliac lymphadenopathy. Given the suspicions, the patient was euthanized and the body was sent for necropsy and histopathological examination, which confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade cutaneous mast cell tumor, with metastasis in the liver, lung, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Thus, it can be is concluded that mast cell tumor is a neoplasm of multifactorial diagnosis, where hematological tests associated with cytology, histopathological, and imaging analyses are essential to establish the definitive diagnosis to determine a better therapeutic behavior and prognosis of canine patients.

The prognostic value of serum neoplastic biomarkers CA 15-3 and CEA in canine mammary neoplasms: a review / O valor prognóstico dos biomarcadores neoplásicos séricos CA 15-3 e CEA em neoplasias mamárias caninas: uma revisão

As neoplasias mamárias caninas (NMCs) são as mais frequentes em cadelas, com isso, uma grande variedade de técnicas tem sido utilizada para identificar os seus fatores prognósticos. Dentre as possibilidades, os biomarcadores neoplásicos séricos antígeno do câncer (CA 15-3) e o antígeno carcinoembrionário (CEA) são os mais promissores. Biomarcadores neoplásicos são substâncias presentes na neoplasia, sangue ou demais produtos biológicos, produzidos pela neoplasia, ou secundariamente pelo paciente, em resposta à sua presença. Na medicina veterinária, esses marcadores são pouco estudados. Em termos gerais, eles não podem ser usados para o diagnóstico primário de neoplasias mamárias, mas estão relacionados com os fatores prognóstico já bem estabelecidos na literatura e tem como vantagem se tratar de uma análise menos invasiva e que é possível de ser feita de forma seriada. O objetivo desta revisão é descrever o CA 15-3 e o CEA como biomarcadores utilizados nas NMCs, o progresso recente feito na literatura e providenciar um sumário dos principais resultados já obtidos. O CA 15-3 e o CEA apresentam potencial prognóstico nas NMCs. Apesar de existir uma grande variação de resultados para esses biomarcadores na literatura, o seu uso deve ser considerado, visto os resultados obtidos na caracterização e prognóstico das NMC.(AU)

Female canine mammary neoplasms (CMNs) are the most frequent neoplasm in bitches, and a variety of techniques have been used to identify they prognostic factors. Among the possibilities, the serum biomarkers cancer antigen (CA 15-3) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are the most reliable. Neoplastic biomarkers are substances present in the neoplasia, blood, or other biological products, produced mainly by the neoplasia, or secondarily by the patient, in response to their presence. In veterinary medicine, these biomarkers are poorly studied. In general terms they cannot be used for primary diagnosis of mammary neoplasms but are related to the prognostic factors and have the advantage of being a less invasive analysis and that it is possible to be done in a serial way. The objective of this review is to describe CA 15-3 and CEA use as biomarkers in CMNs, the recent progress made in literature and the main overall results that had been already obtained. CA 15-3 and CEA have prognostic potential for CMNs. There is a wide variation of results for these biomarkers in literature, but despite this, its use must be considered as they provide relevant results in terms of characterization and prognostic in CMNs.(AU)

Physiological impact of the environment on the welfare of transgenic goats raised in a tropical climate.

The present study evaluated the general welfare state of two strains of transgenic goats bred in a region with a hot and humid tropical climate. Nine females were used, being three transgenic for human lysozyme (hLZ group), three transgenic for human glucocerebrosidase (hGCase group), and three non-transgenic (control group). The temperature and humidity index (THI) were recorded during the morning, afternoon, and evening. The physiological parameters measured were respiratory rate, heart rate, and rectal and vaginal temperatures. Venous blood samples were collected using Vacutainer® tubes containing 10% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Also, analysis of erythrogram, leukogram, and some biochemical parameters of serum was performed. It was observed that the afternoon shift presented the largest THI, being potentially more impactful on the physiology of animals. In general, respiratory and heart rates were higher in transgenic animals, especially in the hLZ group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Regarding the hematological parameters, the quantification of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the hGCase group compared to that in the hLZ and control. The leukocyte count was considerably lower (P < 0.05) in the hLZ group compared to that in the hGCase and control. Correlation analysis showed that the increase in THI was associated with a change in physiological parameters normally used as indicators of thermal stress. Despite the differences found among the experimental groups, all the physiological parameters remained within the normal limits recommended for the goat species. Further studies involving a larger number of animals from different categories should be carried out to elucidate the impacts that transgenesis can have on animal welfare under different THI conditions.

Avaliação parasitológica de fezes diarreicas e não diarreicas em leitões na fase pré-inicial / (Parasitological evaluation of non-diarrheal and diarrheal feces in piglets at pre-initial phase

Os helmintos gastrintestinais podem afetar o desempenho dos leitões e causar diarreias na fase de creche, um dos grandes desafios enfrentados na produção. Logo, o acompanhamento parasitológico é fundamental para que seja realizado o diagnóstico do grau de infecção animal para se tomar as medidas curativas e preventivas corretas. Portanto objetivou-se analisar as fezes de leitões com e sem diarreia na fase pré-inicial e sua relação com a presença de ovos de parasitas. As coletas foram realizadas em uma granja comercial de suínos, em que 40 animais foram escolhidos aleatoriamente e divididos igualmente em dois grupos, com e sem diarreia. As amostras foram analisadas pelo exame de direto das fezes e pelo método de flutuação. Das amostras analisadas, todas mostraram se negativas para o grupo sem diarreia. No entanto os animais com diarreia apresentaram prevalência de 10% e 5% quanto à presença de parasitoses gastrintestinais nos métodos direto e de flutuação respectivamente. Foram detectados: Ascaris sp., Strongyloides sp., Cystoisospora sp. e Eimeria spp. Dada a origem multifatorial das diarreias em leitões no pós-desmame, conclui-se que as diarreias de leitões na fase pré-inicial não estão somente relacionadas à presença de endoparasitos, dessa forma, outras possíveis causas devem ser estudadas para que haja um maior controle dos distúrbios entéricos nesta fase.

Gastrointestinal nematodes can affect piglet performance, causing diarrhea in the nursery phase, one of the major challenges faced in production. Therefore, parasitological monitoring is essential for the diagnosis of the degree of animal infection in order to take the right curative and preventive measures. Therefore, the objective was to analyze the feces of piglets with and without diarrhea in the pre-initial phase and their relationship with the presence of parasite eggs. The collections were carried out in a commercial pig farm, in which 40 animals were randomly chosen and divided equally into two groups, with and without diarrhea. The samples were analyzed by direct stool examination and the flotation method. Of the analyzed samples, all were negative for the group without diarrhea. However, animals with diarrhea had a prevalence of 10% and 5% regarding the presence of gastrointestinal parasites at direct and flotation method, respectively. Ascaris sp., Strongyloides sp., Cystoisosporasp. and Eimeria spp. were detected. Given the multifactorial origin of diarrhea in piglets in the post-weaning period, it is concluded that piglet diarrhea in the pre-initial phase is not only related to the presence of endoparasites, therefore, other possible causes must be studied so that there is a greater control of disorders enteric at this stage.

Anemia hemolítica imunomediada associada à micoplasmose em um cão / Associated immunomediated hemolytic anemia mycoplasmosis in a dog

A anemia hemolítica imunomediada (AHIM) é uma reação de hipersensibilidade tipo II onde ocorre o aumento da destruição das hemácias. Ela pode ser dividida em primaria, caracterizada por não ter uma causa subjacente, e em secundária, pode ser causada por agentes infecciosos, como a micoplasmose, neoplasias, medicamentos e transfusões. O objetivo desse trabalho foi realizar uma análise clínica e laboratorial de um cão com anemia hemolítica imunomediada decorrente da Mycoplasma spp. Uma cadela da raça Pit Bull, com 05 meses de idade, foi levada ao hospital apresentando vômitos, diarreia e anorexia. No exame físico, foi possível observar a presença de carrapatos e mucosas ictéricas. Nos exames hematológicos foi possível evidenciaras alterações morfológicas de hemácias que caracterizavam anemia hemolítica imunomediada e a presença do parasita Mycoplasma spp. Nas análises bioquímicas se observou níveis séricos aumentados de creatinina e ureia. Pode-se concluir que, a observação de Mycoplasma spp. em esfregaços sanguíneos associada às alterações morfológicas eritrocitárias são de relevante importância para o diagnóstico de AHIM, auxiliando assim na instituição da melhor conduta terapêutica, contribuindo para o prognóstico do paciente.

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (AHIM) is a type II hypersensitivity reaction, where red blood cell destruction occurs or increases. It can be divided into primary, characterized by not having an underlying cause, and secondary, which can be caused by infectious agents, such as mycoplasmosis, neoplasms, drugs and transfusions. The objective of this work was to perform a clinical and laboratory analysis of a dog with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia due to Mycoplasma spp. A five-months-old female Pit Bull dog was taken to the hospital presenting vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia. On physical examination, it was possible to observe the presence of ticks and icteric mucous membranes. In hematological exams, it was possible to show morphological changes in red blood cells that characterize immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and the presence of the parasite Mycoplasma spp. In the biochemical analyzes it was observed increased serum levels of creatinine and urea. It can be concluded that the observation of Mycoplasma spp. in blood vessels associated with erythrocyte morphological changes are of relevant importance for the diagnosis of AHIM, thus assisting in the practice of a better method of therapy, contributing to the patient's prognosis.

Análise macroscópica e microscópica de chás comercializados em Fortaleza ­ CE / Macroscopic and microscopic analysis of tea commercialized in Fortaleza ­ CE

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi realizar análise macroscópica e microscópica de duas marcas de chás artesanais comercializadas nos supermercados da cidade de Fortaleza/CE. Foram avaliadas amostras, de marcas diferentes denominadas de amostra "A" amostra "B" de chás contendo oito ervas diferente. As metodologias que foram empregadas na avaliação da qualidade das amostras do estudo foram: pesquisa macroscópica de material estranho e pesquisa microscópica de contaminantes biológicos. A determinação de material estranho foi realizada através das inspeções das amostras. Portanto, as amostras com 20g serão triadas sob uma superfície plana e os materiais estranhos serão visualizados com o auxílio de uma lupa (Vuemax-Pro), em objetiva de maior aumento. A contaminação biológica foi avaliada através do método de sedimentação espontânea, onde aproximadamente 10 g de cada amostra foi homogeneizadas e submetida a uma tamisação em peneiras de malha fina. O estudo evidenciou presença de insetos inteiro, fragmentos de insetos, assim como as larvas, helmintos, cistos de protozoário, pelos de roedores dentre outros contaminantes que são considerados contaminantes físicos e biológicos, na medida em que podem veicular agentes infecciosos para os alimentos, causando agravos à saúde humana.(AU)

The objective of this research was to carry out a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of two brands of artisanal teas sold in supermarkets in the city of Fortaleza / CE. Samples of different brands called "A" sample "B" sample of teas containing eight different herbs were evaluated. The methodologies that were used in the evaluation of the quality of the samples of the study were macroscopic research of foreign material and microscopic research of biological contaminants. The determination of foreign material was carried out through the inspections of the samples. Therefore, samples with 20g will be screened under a flat surface and foreign materials will be visualized with the aid of a magnifying glass (Vuemax-Pro), in a higher magnification objective. Biological contamination was evaluated using the spontaneous sedimentation method, where approximately 10 g of each sample was homogenized and subjected to a sieve in fine mesh sieves. The study showed the presence of whole insects, fragments of insects, as well as larvae, helminths, protozoan cysts, rodent hair and other contaminants that are considered physical and biological contaminants, as they can transmit infectious agents to food, causing harm to human health.(AU)

Perfil hematológico e epidemiológico em cães com babesiose, no município de Fortaleza/CE / Hematological and epidemiological profile in dogs with babesiosis in the municipality of Fortaleza/CE

A babesiose canina é uma hemoparasitose, causada por um protozoário do gênero Babesia spp., que parasita os eritrócitos de animais infectados. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o perfil hematológico e epidemiológico de cães diagnosticados com babesiose, através da visualização, no esfregaço sanguíneo, de merozoítos no interior dos eritrócitos, na cidade de Fortaleza/CE, durante cinco anos (2015 a 2019). No período, foram observados 38 cães acometidos. O segundo semestre, o período seco, foi o que apresentou um maior número de casos (60,5%). Observou-se maior frequência em cães machos (57,8%), sem raça definida (57,8%), com menos de um ano de idade (73,6%). As alterações hematológicas mais frequentes foram trombocitopenia (86,8%) e anemia (81,5%). Sugere-se, nesses casos, a inclusão da babesiose como diagnóstico diferencial. Apesar da baixa sensibilidade, a pesquisa de hemoparasitos, no esfregaço sanguíneo, pode ser utilizada na rotina clínica.

Canine babesiosis is a hemoparasitosis caused by a protozoan of the genus Babesia spp., that parasitize the erythrocytes of infected animals. This study aimed to analyze the hematological and epidemiological profile of dogs diagnosed with babesiosis, through visualization in blood smear of merozoites inside erythrocytes, in the city of Fortaleza/CE, for five years (2015 to 2019). During the period, 38 affected dogs were observed. The second half, the dry period, was the one with the highest number of cases (60.5%). A higher frequency was observed in male dogs (57.8%), mixed breed (57.8%) under one year of age (73.6%). The most frequent hematological changes were thrombocytopenia (86.8%) and anemia (81.5%). In these cases, it is suggested to include babesiosis as a differential diagnosis. Despite the low sensitivity, the search for hemoparasites in the blood smear can be used in the clinical routine.

Anemia hemolítica imunomediada associada à micoplasmose em um cão / Associated immunomediated hemolytic anemia mycoplasmosis in a dog

A anemia hemolítica imunomediada (AHIM) é uma reação de hipersensibilidade tipo II onde ocorre o aumento da destruição das hemácias. Ela pode ser dividida em primaria, caracterizada por não ter uma causa subjacente, e em secundária, pode ser causada por agentes infecciosos, como a micoplasmose, neoplasias, medicamentos e transfusões. O objetivo desse trabalho foi realizar uma análise clínica e laboratorial de um cão com anemia hemolítica imunomediada decorrente da Mycoplasma spp. Uma cadela da raça Pit Bull, com 05 meses de idade, foi levada ao hospital apresentando vômitos, diarreia e anorexia. No exame físico, foi possível observar a presença de carrapatos e mucosas ictéricas. Nos exames hematológicos foi possível evidenciaras alterações morfológicas de hemácias que caracterizavam anemia hemolítica imunomediada e a presença do parasita Mycoplasma spp. Nas análises bioquímicas se observou níveis séricos aumentados de creatinina e ureia. Pode-se concluir que, a observação de Mycoplasma spp. em esfregaços sanguíneos associada às alterações morfológicas eritrocitárias são de relevante importância para o diagnóstico de AHIM, auxiliando assim na instituição da melhor conduta terapêutica, contribuindo para o prognóstico do paciente.(AU)

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (AHIM) is a type II hypersensitivity reaction, where red blood cell destruction occurs or increases. It can be divided into primary, characterized by not having an underlying cause, and secondary, which can be caused by infectious agents, such as mycoplasmosis, neoplasms, drugs and transfusions. The objective of this work was to perform a clinical and laboratory analysis of a dog with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia due to Mycoplasma spp. A five-months-old female Pit Bull dog was taken to the hospital presenting vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia. On physical examination, it was possible to observe the presence of ticks and icteric mucous membranes. In hematological exams, it was possible to show morphological changes in red blood cells that characterize immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and the presence of the parasite Mycoplasma spp. In the biochemical analyzes it was observed increased serum levels of creatinine and urea. It can be concluded that the observation of Mycoplasma spp. in blood vessels associated with erythrocyte morphological changes are of relevant importance for the diagnosis of AHIM, thus assisting in the practice of a better method of therapy, contributing to the patient's prognosis.(AU)

Avaliação parasitológica de fezes diarreicas e não diarreicas em leitões na fase pré-inicial / (Parasitological evaluation of non-diarrheal and diarrheal feces in piglets at pre-initial phase

Os helmintos gastrintestinais podem afetar o desempenho dos leitões e causar diarreias na fase de creche, um dos grandes desafios enfrentados na produção. Logo, o acompanhamento parasitológico é fundamental para que seja realizado o diagnóstico do grau de infecção animal para se tomar as medidas curativas e preventivas corretas. Portanto objetivou-se analisar as fezes de leitões com e sem diarreia na fase pré-inicial e sua relação com a presença de ovos de parasitas. As coletas foram realizadas em uma granja comercial de suínos, em que 40 animais foram escolhidos aleatoriamente e divididos igualmente em dois grupos, com e sem diarreia. As amostras foram analisadas pelo exame de direto das fezes e pelo método de flutuação. Das amostras analisadas, todas mostraram se negativas para o grupo sem diarreia. No entanto os animais com diarreia apresentaram prevalência de 10% e 5% quanto à presença de parasitoses gastrintestinais nos métodos direto e de flutuação respectivamente. Foram detectados: Ascaris sp., Strongyloides sp., Cystoisospora sp. e Eimeria spp. Dada a origem multifatorial das diarreias em leitões no pós-desmame, conclui-se que as diarreias de leitões na fase pré-inicial não estão somente relacionadas à presença de endoparasitos, dessa forma, outras possíveis causas devem ser estudadas para que haja um maior controle dos distúrbios entéricos nesta fase.(AU)

Gastrointestinal nematodes can affect piglet performance, causing diarrhea in the nursery phase, one of the major challenges faced in production. Therefore, parasitological monitoring is essential for the diagnosis of the degree of animal infection in order to take the right curative and preventive measures. Therefore, the objective was to analyze the feces of piglets with and without diarrhea in the pre-initial phase and their relationship with the presence of parasite eggs. The collections were carried out in a commercial pig farm, in which 40 animals were randomly chosen and divided equally into two groups, with and without diarrhea. The samples were analyzed by direct stool examination and the flotation method. Of the analyzed samples, all were negative for the group without diarrhea. However, animals with diarrhea had a prevalence of 10% and 5% regarding the presence of gastrointestinal parasites at direct and flotation method, respectively. Ascaris sp., Strongyloides sp., Cystoisosporasp. and Eimeria spp. were detected. Given the multifactorial origin of diarrhea in piglets in the post-weaning period, it is concluded that piglet diarrhea in the pre-initial phase is not only related to the presence of endoparasites, therefore, other possible causes must be studied so that there is a greater control of disorders enteric at this stage.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of nanoencapsulated carvacryl acetate against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and its toxicity in rodents.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of carvacryl acetate (CVA) and nanoencapsulated CVA (nCVA) on gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. The CVA was nanoencapsulated with chitosan/gum arabic and the efficacy of nanoencapsulation (EE), yield, zeta potential, nanoparticle morphology and release kinetics at pH 3 and 8 were analyzed. Acute and subchronic toxicity were evaluated in rodents and reduction of egg counts in the faeces (FECRT) of sheep. The sheep were divided into four groups (n = 10): G1, 250 mg/kg CVA; G2, 250 mg/kg nCVA; G3, polymer matrix and G4: 2.5 mg/kg monepantel. EE and nCVA yield were 65% and 57%, respectively. The morphology of the nanoparticles was spherical, size (810.6±286.7 nm), zeta potential in pH 3.2 (+18.3 mV) and the 50% release of CVA at pHs 3 and 8 occurred at 200 and 10 h, respectively. nCVA showed LD50 of 2,609 mg/kg. CVA, nCVA and monepantel reduced the number of eggs per gram of faeces (epg) by 57.7%, 51.1% and 97.7%, respectively. The epg of sheep treated with CVA and nCVA did not differ from the negative control (P>0.05). Nanoencapsulation reduced the toxicity of CVA; however, nCVA and CVA presented similar results in the FECRT.

Avaliação da concentração do lactato desidrogenase em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Evaluation of the concentration of lactate dehydrogenase in bitches with mammary gland tumor

The increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity is associated with hypoxia due to the rapid proliferation of cancer cells and high metabolic demands. Few studies have evaluated the LDH concentration in canine mammary tumor (CMT). Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate serum LDH concentrations in CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work and were divided equally into two groups, with and without CMT. The average concentration of LDH was significantly higher in CMT (424.9±244.4U / L) compared to the control group (299.0±170.3 U / L) and its values were positively correlated with inflammation and / or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.6), tumor size (r=0.5), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.7) and clinical stage (r=0.5).

Concentração sérica da proteína C reativa (PCR) em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in bitches whit mammary gland tumor

There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a key role in all stages of tumorigenesis. In human medicine, C-reactive protein (CRP) is frequently used in tests for neoplastic biomarkers, however, few studies are available on the serum concentration of CRP in cases of canine mammary tumors (CMT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentrations of CRP in bitches with CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work, which were equally divided into two groups, with and without CMT. Bitches with CMT have higher concentrations of CRP (4.0±1.9mg/L) compared to the control group (1.0±1.2mg/L) and their values were positively correlated with inflammation and/or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.4), tumor size (r=0.6), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.6) and clinical stage (r=0.8).

Resistência a antimicrobianos em calopsita jovem acometida por infecções bacteriana e fúngica / Antimicrobials resistance in young cockatiel affected by bacterial and fungal infections

A criação de aves exóticas como animais de estimação vem crescendo em todo o mundo, inclusive no Brasil. Dentre as aves exóticas, pertencentes à ordem Psittaciforme incluem-se as calopsitas (Nymphicus hollandicus). Contudo, estímulos ambientais incorretos, confinamento, nutrição inadequada e uso incorreto de antibióticos podem ocasionar nessas aves quadros de estresse, gerando imunossupressão, predispondo-as a enfermidades oportunistas. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar a influência do uso descontrolado de antibióticos no desencadeamento de infecções bacteriana e fúngica em calopsita. Foi atendida uma calopsita, de 3 meses de idade, que apresentava apatia, penas eriçadas, diarreia, espirros e compactação ingluvial, a qual foi submetida a antibioticoterapia realizada pela proprietária por conta própria. Foram coletadas amostras para análises citológicas e microbiológicas. Na citologia foram observados bastonetes Gram-negativo e diplococos Gram-positivo, além de células leveduriformes, confirmadas como Candida albicans. Também foi isolada a enterobactéria Hafnia alvei na cultura bacteriana do papo da ave e nos órgãos da necropsia foram isolados Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae e Enterococcus faecalis. O manejo inadequado em associação com o uso indiscriminado de antibióticos constitui em importantes fatores que promovem o desequilíbrio de microbiota com consequente desencadeamento de infecções bacterianas e fúngicas, por agentes com alta resistência a antibióticos, as quais podem causar o óbito em calopsitas (Nymphicus hollandicus).

The breeding of exotic birds as pets has been growing worldwide, including in Brazil. Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) is an exotic bird belonging to the Psittaciform order. However, incorrect environmental stimuli, confinement, inadequate nutrition and incorrect use of antibiotics can cause stress in these birds, generating immunosuppression, predisposing them to opportunistic diseases. Therefore, the objective of this study was to report the influence of uncontrolled use of antibiotics in triggering bacterial and fungal infections in cockatiel. A 3-month-old cockatiel was treated with apathy, ruffled feathers, diarrhea, sneezing and ingluvial compaction. The bird was submitted to antibiotic therapy performed by the owner. Samples were collected for cytological and microbiological analysis. The cytology showed Gram-negative rods and Gram-positive diplococci, as well as yeast cells confirmed as Candida albicans. Hafnia alvei enterobacteria were also isolated in the bacterial culture of the bird's throat and Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis were isolated in the organs from the autopsy. Inadequate management in association with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics are important factors that promote microbiota imbalance with consequent triggering of bacterial and fungal infections by agents with high antibiotic resistance, which can cause death in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus).

Concentração sérica da proteína C reativa (PCR) em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in bitches whit mammary gland tumor

There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a key role in all stages of tumorigenesis. In human medicine, C-reactive protein (CRP) is frequently used in tests for neoplastic biomarkers, however, few studies are available on the serum concentration of CRP in cases of canine mammary tumors (CMT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentrations of CRP in bitches with CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work, which were equally divided into two groups, with and without CMT. Bitches with CMT have higher concentrations of CRP (4.0±1.9mg/L) compared to the control group (1.0±1.2mg/L) and their values were positively correlated with inflammation and/or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.4), tumor size (r=0.6), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.6) and clinical stage (r=0.8).(AU)

Avaliação da concentração do lactato desidrogenase em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Evaluation of the concentration of lactate dehydrogenase in bitches with mammary gland tumor

The increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity is associated with hypoxia due to the rapid proliferation of cancer cells and high metabolic demands. Few studies have evaluated the LDH concentration in canine mammary tumor (CMT). Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate serum LDH concentrations in CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work and were divided equally into two groups, with and without CMT. The average concentration of LDH was significantly higher in CMT (424.9±244.4U / L) compared to the control group (299.0±170.3 U / L) and its values were positively correlated with inflammation and / or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.6), tumor size (r=0.5), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.7) and clinical stage (r=0.5).(AU)

Resistência a antimicrobianos em calopsita jovem acometida por infecções bacteriana e fúngica / Antimicrobials resistance in young cockatiel affected by bacterial and fungal infections

A criação de aves exóticas como animais de estimação vem crescendo em todo o mundo, inclusive no Brasil. Dentre as aves exóticas, pertencentes à ordem Psittaciforme incluem-se as calopsitas (Nymphicus hollandicus). Contudo, estímulos ambientais incorretos, confinamento, nutrição inadequada e uso incorreto de antibióticos podem ocasionar nessas aves quadros de estresse, gerando imunossupressão, predispondo-as a enfermidades oportunistas. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar a influência do uso descontrolado de antibióticos no desencadeamento de infecções bacteriana e fúngica em calopsita. Foi atendida uma calopsita, de 3 meses de idade, que apresentava apatia, penas eriçadas, diarreia, espirros e compactação ingluvial, a qual foi submetida a antibioticoterapia realizada pela proprietária por conta própria. Foram coletadas amostras para análises citológicas e microbiológicas. Na citologia foram observados bastonetes Gram-negativo e diplococos Gram-positivo, além de células leveduriformes, confirmadas como Candida albicans. Também foi isolada a enterobactéria Hafnia alvei na cultura bacteriana do papo da ave e nos órgãos da necropsia foram isolados Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae e Enterococcus faecalis. O manejo inadequado em associação com o uso indiscriminado de antibióticos constitui em importantes fatores que promovem o desequilíbrio de microbiota com consequente desencadeamento de infecções bacterianas e fúngicas, por agentes com alta resistência a antibióticos, as quais podem causar o óbito em calopsitas (Nymphicus hollandicus).(AU)

The breeding of exotic birds as pets has been growing worldwide, including in Brazil. Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) is an exotic bird belonging to the Psittaciform order. However, incorrect environmental stimuli, confinement, inadequate nutrition and incorrect use of antibiotics can cause stress in these birds, generating immunosuppression, predisposing them to opportunistic diseases. Therefore, the objective of this study was to report the influence of uncontrolled use of antibiotics in triggering bacterial and fungal infections in cockatiel. A 3-month-old cockatiel was treated with apathy, ruffled feathers, diarrhea, sneezing and ingluvial compaction. The bird was submitted to antibiotic therapy performed by the owner. Samples were collected for cytological and microbiological analysis. The cytology showed Gram-negative rods and Gram-positive diplococci, as well as yeast cells confirmed as Candida albicans. Hafnia alvei enterobacteria were also isolated in the bacterial culture of the bird's throat and Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis were isolated in the organs from the autopsy. Inadequate management in association with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics are important factors that promote microbiota imbalance with consequent triggering of bacterial and fungal infections by agents with high antibiotic resistance, which can cause death in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus).(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of nanoencapsulated carvacryl acetate against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and its toxicity in rodents / Atividade anti-helmíntica do acetato de carvacrila nanoencapsulado sobre nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos e toxicidade em roedores

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of carvacryl acetate (CVA) and nanoencapsulated CVA (nCVA) on gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. The CVA was nanoencapsulated with chitosan/gum arabic and the efficacy of nanoencapsulation (EE), yield, zeta potential, nanoparticle morphology and release kinetics at pH 3 and 8 were analyzed. Acute and subchronic toxicity were evaluated in rodents and reduction of egg counts in the faeces (FECRT) of sheep. The sheep were divided into four groups (n = 10): G1, 250 mg/kg CVA; G2, 250 mg/kg nCVA; G3, polymer matrix and G4: 2.5 mg/kg monepantel. EE and nCVA yield were 65% and 57%, respectively. The morphology of the nanoparticles was spherical, size (810.6±286.7 nm), zeta potential in pH 3.2 (+18.3 mV) and the 50% release of CVA at pHs 3 and 8 occurred at 200 and 10 h, respectively. nCVA showed LD50 of 2,609 mg/kg. CVA, nCVA and monepantel reduced the number of eggs per gram of faeces (epg) by 57.7%, 51.1% and 97.7%, respectively. The epg of sheep treated with CVA and nCVA did not differ from the negative control (P>0.05). Nanoencapsulation reduced the toxicity of CVA; however, nCVA and CVA presented similar results in the FECRT.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia do acetato de carvacrila (ACV) e do ACV nanoencapsulado (nACV) sobre nematóides gastrintestinais de ovinos. O ACV foi nanoencapsulado com quitosana/goma arábica e foi analisada a eficácia de nanoencapsulamento (EE), o rendimento, potencial zeta, morfologia das nanopartículas e cinética de liberação em pH 3 e 8. Foram avaliadas as toxicidades aguda e subcrônica em roedores e a redução da contagem de ovos nas fezes (RCOF) de ovinos. Os ovinos foram divididos em quatro grupos (n = 10): G1, 250 mg/kg ACV; G2, 250 mg/kg de nACV; G3, matriz polimérica e G4: 2,5 mg/kg de monepantel. A EE e o rendimento de nACV foram de 65% e 57%, respectivamente. A morfologia das nanopartículas foi esférica, tamanho (810,6±286,7 nm), potencial zeta no pH 3,2 (+18,3 mV) e a liberação de 50% de CVA nos pHs 3 e 8 ocorreu às 200 e 10 h, respectivamente. nACV apresentou DL50 de 2.609 mg/kg. ACV, nACV e o monepantel reduziram a contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (opg) em 57,7%, 51,1% e 97,7%, respectivamente. A contagem de opg de ovelhas tratadas com ACV e nCVA não diferiu do controle negativo (P>0,05). O nanoencapsulamento reduziu a toxicidade do AVC; no entanto, nACV e ACV apresentaram resultados semelhantes na RCOF.(AU)

Anthelmintic activity of nanoencapsulated carvacryl acetate against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and its toxicity in rodents / Atividade anti-helmíntica do acetato de carvacrila nanoencapsulado sobre nematoides gastrintestinais de ovinos e toxicidade em roedores

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of carvacryl acetate (CVA) and nanoencapsulated CVA (nCVA) on gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. The CVA was nanoencapsulated with chitosan/gum arabic and the efficacy of nanoencapsulation (EE), yield, zeta potential, nanoparticle morphology and release kinetics at pH 3 and 8 were analyzed. Acute and subchronic toxicity were evaluated in rodents and reduction of egg counts in the faeces (FECRT) of sheep. The sheep were divided into four groups (n = 10): G1, 250 mg/kg CVA; G2, 250 mg/kg nCVA; G3, polymer matrix and G4: 2.5 mg/kg monepantel. EE and nCVA yield were 65% and 57%, respectively. The morphology of the nanoparticles was spherical, size (810.6±286.7 nm), zeta potential in pH 3.2 (+18.3 mV) and the 50% release of CVA at pHs 3 and 8 occurred at 200 and 10 h, respectively. nCVA showed LD50 of 2,609 mg/kg. CVA, nCVA and monepantel reduced the number of eggs per gram of faeces (epg) by 57.7%, 51.1% and 97.7%, respectively. The epg of sheep treated with CVA and nCVA did not differ from the negative control (P>0.05). Nanoencapsulation reduced the toxicity of CVA; however, nCVA and CVA presented similar results in the FECRT.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia do acetato de carvacrila (ACV) e do ACV nanoencapsulado (nACV) sobre nematóides gastrintestinais de ovinos. O ACV foi nanoencapsulado com quitosana/goma arábica e foi analisada a eficácia de nanoencapsulamento (EE), o rendimento, potencial zeta, morfologia das nanopartículas e cinética de liberação em pH 3 e 8. Foram avaliadas as toxicidades aguda e subcrônica em roedores e a redução da contagem de ovos nas fezes (RCOF) de ovinos. Os ovinos foram divididos em quatro grupos (n = 10): G1, 250 mg/kg ACV; G2, 250 mg/kg de nACV; G3, matriz polimérica e G4: 2,5 mg/kg de monepantel. A EE e o rendimento de nACV foram de 65% e 57%, respectivamente. A morfologia das nanopartículas foi esférica, tamanho (810,6±286,7 nm), potencial zeta no pH 3,2 (+18,3 mV) e a liberação de 50% de CVA nos pHs 3 e 8 ocorreu às 200 e 10 h, respectivamente. nACV apresentou DL50 de 2.609 mg/kg. ACV, nACV e o monepantel reduziram a contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (opg) em 57,7%, 51,1% e 97,7%, respectivamente. A contagem de opg de ovelhas tratadas com ACV e nCVA não diferiu do controle negativo (P>0,05). O nanoencapsulamento reduziu a toxicidade do AVC; no entanto, nACV e ACV apresentaram resultados semelhantes na RCOF.