Cylindrospermopsin impairs tubular transport function in kidney cells LLC-PK1.

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) has been involved in cases of poisoning in humans following ingestion. Studies have demonstrated that the kidney is the most affected organ. CYN exposure leads to low-molecular-weight proteinuria and increased excretions of the tubular enzymes in mice, suggesting the damage caused by CYN is mainly tubular. However, the mechanism involved in CYN nephrotoxicity remains unknown. Thus, in order to evaluate the effects of CYN exposure (0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 µg/mL) on tubular renal cells LLC-PK1 distinct mechanisms were analyzed by assessing cell death using flow cytometry, albumin uptake by fluorescence analysis, Na+/K+-ATPase activity by a colorimetric method, RT-qPCR of genes related to tubular transport and function as well as internalization of CYN by ELISA. In this study, CYN was found to induce necrosis in all concentrations. CYN also decreased albumin uptake as well as downregulated megalin and dab2 expression, both proteins involved in albumin endocytosis process. Moreover, CYN appears to be internalized by renal tubular cells through a receptor-mediated endocytosis. Finally, the present study demonstrates that CYN is responsible for disrupting tubular cell transport and function in LLC-PK1 cells.

Clinical safety of zafirlukast treatment during acute inflammatory reaction in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) / Segurança clínica do tratamento com zafirlucaste durante a reação inflamatória aguda em tilápia do nilo (Oreochromis niloticus)

Little is known about the toxicity of immune modulators in fish. Zafirlukast is an anti-inflammatory that antagonizes cysteine leukotriene receptors (CysLTR1). Aiming to study immunomodulatory treatments on fish health, this study evaluated the clinical safety of oral zafirlukast treatment, through biochemical and hematological analyzes during acute inflammatory reaction in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), induced by Aeromonas hydrophila bacterins. 72 young tilapias were randomly divided in 9 aquariums (100 L each, n=8) to compose the following treatments: T0 (control), T1 (Treatment with 250 µg zafirlukast) and T2 (Treatment with 500 µg zafirlukast). Eight animals were evaluated per treatment in three periods: six, 24 and 48 hours post-inoculation (HPI), blood collection was performed for hematological and serum biochemical evaluation. The study of hepatic and renal functionality revealed that treatment with both doses of zafirlukast did not result in changes in the circulating values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, triglycerides, cholesterol, and total protein, suggesting that the drug has not presented hepatotoxicity, as well as compromised liver and kidney functions. Tilapia submitted to treatment with 500 µg showed adverse hematological effects characterized by polycythemia associated with microcytosis. Therefore, oral treatment with zafirlukast has demonstrated clinical safety at a therapeutic dose of 250 µg in tilapia during acute aerocystitis, although hematological changes were observed in tilapia treated with overdose of this leukotriene blocker

Pouco se sabe sobre a toxicidade de imunomoduladores em peixes. Zafirlukast é um anti-inflamatório que antagoniza os receptores de leucotrienos cisteínicos (CysLTR1). Com o objetivo de estudar o efeito de tratamentos imunomoduladores sobre a saúde dos peixes, este estudo avaliou a segurança clínica do tratamento com zafirlucaste oral, por meio de análises bioquímicas e hematológicas durante reação inflamatória aguda em tilápia do Nilo (Oreochromis niloticus), induzida por bacterinas de Aeromonas hydrophila. Para tal, 72 tilápias jovens foram divididas aleatoriamente em 9 aquários (100 L cada, n=8) para compor os seguintes tratamentos: T0 (controle), T1 (Tratamento com 250 µg de zafirlucaste) e T2 (Tratamento com 500 µg de zafirlucaste). Oito animais foram avaliados por tratamento em três períodos: seis, 24 e 48 horas pós-inoculação (HPI), foi realizada coleta de sangue para avaliação hematológica e bioquímica sérica. O estudo da funcionalidade hepática e renal revelou que o tratamento com ambas as doses de zafirlucaste não resultou em alterações nos valores circulantes de aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT), fosfatase alcalina, creatinina, triglicerídeos, colesterol e proteína total, sugerindo que a droga não comprometeu as funções hepáticas e renais. As tilápias tratadas com 500 µg apresentaram efeitos hematológicos adversos caracterizados por policitemia associada a microcitose. Portanto, o tratamento oral com zafirlucaste demonstrou segurança clínica na dose de 250 µg em tilápias durante aerocistite aguda, embora alterações hematológicas tenham sido observadas em tilápias tratadas com sobredosagem deste bloqueador de leucotrieno.

Clinical safety of zafirlukast treatment during acute inflammatory reaction in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) / Segurança clínica do tratamento com zafirlucaste durante a reação inflamatória aguda em tilápia do nilo (Oreochromis niloticus)

Little is known about the toxicity of immune modulators in fish. Zafirlukast is an anti-inflammatory that antagonizes cysteine leukotriene receptors (CysLTR1). Aiming to study immunomodulatory treatments on fish health, this study evaluated the clinical safety of oral zafirlukast treatment, through biochemical and hematological analyzes during acute inflammatory reaction in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), induced by Aeromonas hydrophila bacterins. 72 young tilapias were randomly divided in 9 aquariums (100 L each, n=8) to compose the following treatments: T0 (control), T1 (Treatment with 250 µg zafirlukast) and T2 (Treatment with 500 µg zafirlukast). Eight animals were evaluated per treatment in three periods: six, 24 and 48 hours post-inoculation (HPI), blood collection was performed for hematological and serum biochemical evaluation. The study of hepatic and renal functionality revealed that treatment with both doses of zafirlukast did not result in changes in the circulating values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, triglycerides, cholesterol, and total protein, suggesting that the drug has not presented hepatotoxicity, as well as compromised liver and kidney functions. Tilapia submitted to treatment with 500 µg showed adverse hematological effects characterized by polycythemia associated with microcytosis. Therefore, oral treatment with zafirlukast has demonstrated clinical safety at a therapeutic dose of 250 µg in tilapia during acute aerocystitis, although hematological changes were observed in tilapia treated with overdose of this leukotriene blocker(AU)

Pouco se sabe sobre a toxicidade de imunomoduladores em peixes. Zafirlukast é um anti-inflamatório que antagoniza os receptores de leucotrienos cisteínicos (CysLTR1). Com o objetivo de estudar o efeito de tratamentos imunomoduladores sobre a saúde dos peixes, este estudo avaliou a segurança clínica do tratamento com zafirlucaste oral, por meio de análises bioquímicas e hematológicas durante reação inflamatória aguda em tilápia do Nilo (Oreochromis niloticus), induzida por bacterinas de Aeromonas hydrophila. Para tal, 72 tilápias jovens foram divididas aleatoriamente em 9 aquários (100 L cada, n=8) para compor os seguintes tratamentos: T0 (controle), T1 (Tratamento com 250 µg de zafirlucaste) e T2 (Tratamento com 500 µg de zafirlucaste). Oito animais foram avaliados por tratamento em três períodos: seis, 24 e 48 horas pós-inoculação (HPI), foi realizada coleta de sangue para avaliação hematológica e bioquímica sérica. O estudo da funcionalidade hepática e renal revelou que o tratamento com ambas as doses de zafirlucaste não resultou em alterações nos valores circulantes de aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT), fosfatase alcalina, creatinina, triglicerídeos, colesterol e proteína total, sugerindo que a droga não comprometeu as funções hepáticas e renais. As tilápias tratadas com 500 µg apresentaram efeitos hematológicos adversos caracterizados por policitemia associada a microcitose. Portanto, o tratamento oral com zafirlucaste demonstrou segurança clínica na dose de 250 µg em tilápias durante aerocistite aguda, embora alterações hematológicas tenham sido observadas em tilápias tratadas com sobredosagem deste bloqueador de leucotrieno.(AU)

CLINICAL SAFETY OF ZAFIRLUKAST TREATMENT DURING ACUTE INFLAMMATORY REACTION IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) / CLINICAL SAFETY OF ZAFIRLUKAST TREATMENT DURING ACUTE INFLAMMATORY REACTION IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

Little is known about the toxicity of immune modulators in fish. Zafirlukast is an anti-inflammatory that antagonizes cysteine leukotriene receptors (CysLTR1). Aiming to study immunomodulatory treatments on fish health, this study evaluated the clinical safety of oral zafirlukast treatment, through biochemical and hematological analyzes during acute inflammatory reaction in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), induced by Aeromonas hydrophila bacterins. 72 young tilapias were randomly divided in 9 aquariums (100 L each, n=8) to compose the following treatments: T0 (control), T1 (Treatment with 250 µg zafirlukast) and T2 (Treatment with 500 µg zafirlukast). Eight animals were evaluated per treatment in three periods: six, 24 and 48 hours post-inoculation (HPI), blood collection was performed for hematological and serum biochemical evaluation. The study of hepatic and renal functionality revealed that treatment with both doses of zafirlukast did not result in changes in the circulating values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, triglycerides, cholesterol, and total protein, suggesting that the drug has not presented hepatotoxicity, as well as compromised liver and kidney functions. Tilapia submitted to treatment with 500 µg showed adverse hematological effects characterized by polycythemia associated with microcyt

Little is known about the toxicity of immune modulators in fish. Zafirlukast is an anti-inflammatory that antagonizes cysteine leukotriene receptors (CysLTR1). Aiming to develop strategies for the sanitary management of fish farms, this study evaluated the clinical safety of oral zafirlukast treatment, through biochemical and hematological analyzes during acute inflammatory reaction in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), induced by Aeromonas hydrophila bacterins. 72 young tilapias were randomly divided in 9 aquariums (100 L each, n=8) to compose the following treatments: T0 (control), T1 (Treatment with 250 µg zafirlukast) and T2 (Treatment with 500 µg zafirlukast). Eight animals were evaluated per treatment in three periods: six, 24 and 48 hours post-inoculation (HPI), blood collection was performed for hematological and serum biochemical evaluation. The study of hepatic and renal functionality revealed that treatment with both doses of zafirlukast did not result in changes in the circulating values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, triglycerides, cholesterol, and total protein, suggesting that the drug has not compromised liver and kidney functions. Tilapia submitted to treatment with 500 µg showed adverse hematological effects characterized by polycythemia associated with microcytosis and hypochromia. The

Clinical safety of zafirlukast treatment during acute inflammatory reaction in nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)

Little is known about the toxicity of immune modulators in fish. Zafirlukast is an anti-inflammatory that antagonizes cysteine leukotriene receptors (CysLTR1). Aiming to study immunomodulatory treatments on fish health, this study evaluated the clinical safety of oral zafirlukast treatment, through biochemical and hematological analyzes during acute inflammatory reaction in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), induced by Aeromonas hydrophilabacterins. 72 young tilapias were randomly divided in 9 aquariums (100 L each, n=8) to compose the following treatments: T0 (control), T1 (Treatment with 250 μg zafirlukast) and T2 (Treatment with 500 μg zafirlukast). Eight animals were evaluated per treatment in three periods: six, 24 and 48 hours post-inoculation (HPI), blood collection was performed for hematological and serum biochemical evaluation. The study of hepatic and renal functionality revealed that treatment with both doses of zafirlukast did not result in changes in the circulating values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, triglycerides, cholesterol, and total protein, suggesting that the drug has not presented hepatotoxicity, as well as compromised liver and kidney functions. Tilapia submitted to treatment with 500 μg showed adverse hematological effects characterizedby polycythemia associated with microcytosis. Therefore, oral treatment with zafirlukast has demonstrated clinical safety at a therapeutic dose of 250 μg in tilapia during acute aerocystitis, although hematological changes were observed in tilapia treatedwith overdose of this leukotriene blocker.

Pouco se sabe sobre a toxicidade de imunomoduladores em peixes. Zafirlukast é um anti-inflamatório que antagoniza os receptores de leucotrienos cisteínicos (CysLTR1). Com o objetivo de estudar o efeito de tratamentos imunomoduladores sobre a saúde dos peixes, este estudo avaliou a segurança clínica do tratamento com zafirlucaste oral, por meio de análises bioquímicas e hematológicas durante reação inflamatória aguda em tilápia do Nilo (Oreochromis niloticus), induzida por bacterinas de Aeromonas hydrophila.Para tal, 72 tilápias jovens foram divididas aleatoriamente em 9 aquários (100 L cada, n=8) para compor os seguintes tratamentos: T0 (controle), T1 (Tratamento com 250 μg de zafirlucaste) e T2 (Tratamento com 500 μg de zafirlucaste). Oito animais foram avaliados por tratamento em três períodos: seis, 24 e 48 horas pós-inoculação (HPI), foi realizada coleta de sangue para avaliação hematológica e bioquímica sérica. O estudo da funcionalidade hepática e renal revelou que o tratamento com ambas as doses de zafirlucaste não resultou em alterações nos valores circulantes de aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT), fosfatase alcalina, creatinina, triglicerídeos, colesterol e proteína total, sugerindo que a droga não comprometeu as funçõeshepáticas e renais. As tilápias tratadas com 500 μg apresentaram efeitos hematológicos adversos caracterizados por policitemia associada a microcitose. Portanto, o tratamento oral com zafirlucaste demonstrou segurança clínica nadose de 250 μg em tilápiasdurante aerocistite aguda, embora alterações hematológicas tenham sido observadas em tilápias tratadas com sobredosagem deste bloqueador de leucotrieno.

Efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid against Aspergillus nomius in Brazil nuts.

The objective of this work was to assess the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid for sanitization of Brazil nuts. To evaluate the natural microbiota of the nuts, the total bacteria and fungi as well as the Aspergillus section Flavi were counted. The moisture, water activity and the presence of aflatoxins was quantified. The response surface method was used to determine the influence of exposure time and sanitizers concentration on the reduction of Aspergillus nomius inoculated on the nuts. Microbiological, sensory and quantification analyzes of aflatoxins were performed under optimum conditions The evaluation of the initial contamination of the nuts, despite presenting high microbiological contamination, humidity and water activity, was not detected aflatoxins in any samples. In artificially inoculated samples, the response surface and the desirability function were obtained to determine the optimal point of use for each sanitizer. The nuts had high microbiological contamination, moisture content and water activity. Aflatoxins were not detected in any samples. The response surface and desirability function indicated the optimal sanitization conditions were 250 mg/L and 8.5 min and 140 mg/L and 15 min for sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid, respectively. Reductions greater than 2 log CFU/g were obtained with sodium hypochlorite and of 1 log CFU/g for peracetic acid. In the tests performed with new Brazil nuts samples under the optimized conditions, reductions of less than 2 log CFU/g were obtained. Aflatoxin B1 was detected in one untreated sample (1.51 µg/kg), one sample treated with sodium hypochlorite (0.60 µg/kg) and two samples treated with peracetic acid (0.64 and 0.72 µg/kg). Demonstrating that the sanitizers in the concentrations used had no action on aflatoxins, despite being efficient for fungal control. The treatments did not cause an unacceptable sensorial impact on the samples.

Effect of doses and administration routes of 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum / Efeito das doses e vias de administração da vacina 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infeccção experimental com Salmonella Gallinarum

Coturniculture has increased significantly in the last decades. There are several pathogens that can affect these birds. Among the diseases, fowl typhoid stands out as a disease with a potentially great impact to the poultry industry. The objective of this the study was to evaluate the effect of doses and administration routes of live 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Two hundred and fifty birds were used, divided into five groups: G1, oral vaccination with one dose; G2, oral vaccination with 2 doses; G3, subcutaneous vaccination with one dose; G4, subcutaneous vaccination with two doses and G5 not vaccinated. All birds from all five groups were challenged with SG at an age of 45 days. SG was quantified in the periods of one, four, seven and twelve days after the challenge. The presence of clinical signs and macroscopic lesions of the disease were observed. The groups vaccinated by subcutaneous route had a higher egg production and lower mortality rate. Birds receiving a dose of the vaccine by subcutaneous route also showed lower amount of SG in the liver and spleen seven days after the challenge.(AU)

A coturnicultura tem aumentado significativamente nas últimas décadas. Existem vários patógenos que podem afetar essas aves. Entre as doenças, o tifo aviário se destaca como uma doença de grande impacto para a indústria avícola. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de doses e vias de administração da vacina viva 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infecção experimental por Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Foram utilizadas duzentos e cinquenta aves, divididas em cinco grupos: G1, vacinação oral com uma dose; G2, vacinação oral com 2 doses; G3, vacinação subcutânea com uma dose; G4, vacinação subcutânea com duas doses e G5 não vacinado. Todas as aves dos cinco grupos foram desafiadas com SG aos 45 dias de idade. A SG foi quantificada nos períodos de um, quatro, sete e doze dias após o desafio. Foi observada a presença de sinais clínicos e lesões macroscópicas da doença. Os grupos vacinados por via subcutânea apresentaram maior produção de ovos e menor taxa de mortalidade. Aves recebendo uma dose da vacina por via subcutânea também apresentaram menor quantidade de SG no fígado e baço sete dias após o desafio.(AU)

Effect of doses and administration routes of 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum / Efeito das doses e vias de administração da vacina 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infeccção experimental com Salmonella Gallinarum

Coturniculture has increased significantly in the last decades. There are several pathogens that can affect these birds. Among the diseases, fowl typhoid stands out as a disease with a potentially great impact to the poultry industry. The objective of this the study was to evaluate the effect of doses and administration routes of live 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Two hundred and fifty birds were used, divided into five groups: G1, oral vaccination with one dose; G2, oral vaccination with 2 doses; G3, subcutaneous vaccination with one dose; G4, subcutaneous vaccination with two doses and G5 not vaccinated. All birds from all five groups were challenged with SG at an age of 45 days. SG was quantified in the periods of one, four, seven and twelve days after the challenge. The presence of clinical signs and macroscopic lesions of the disease were observed. The groups vaccinated by subcutaneous route had a higher egg production and lower mortality rate. Birds receiving a dose of the vaccine by subcutaneous route also showed lower amount of SG in the liver and spleen seven days after the challenge.(AU)

A coturnicultura tem aumentado significativamente nas últimas décadas. Existem vários patógenos que podem afetar essas aves. Entre as doenças, o tifo aviário se destaca como uma doença de grande impacto para a indústria avícola. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de doses e vias de administração da vacina viva 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infecção experimental por Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Foram utilizadas duzentos e cinquenta aves, divididas em cinco grupos: G1, vacinação oral com uma dose; G2, vacinação oral com 2 doses; G3, vacinação subcutânea com uma dose; G4, vacinação subcutânea com duas doses e G5 não vacinado. Todas as aves dos cinco grupos foram desafiadas com SG aos 45 dias de idade. A SG foi quantificada nos períodos de um, quatro, sete e doze dias após o desafio. Foi observada a presença de sinais clínicos e lesões macroscópicas da doença. Os grupos vacinados por via subcutânea apresentaram maior produção de ovos e menor taxa de mortalidade. Aves recebendo uma dose da vacina por via subcutânea também apresentaram menor quantidade de SG no fígado e baço sete dias após o desafio.(AU)

Anisakis spp. in trahiras (Hoplias lacerdae) from Teles Pires river affluent, Mato Grosso State, Brazil / Anisakis spp. em traírões (Hoplias lacerdae) de afluente do rio Teles Pires, Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil

Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked fish containing the third larval stage of anisakid nematodes. Safety in fish consumption from extractive fisheries is a challenge for public health authorities. This study presents the hematological analysis, necroscopic and histopathological examination of three Hoplias lacerdae parasitized by Anisakis spp. captured in an affluent of the Teles Pires River, in the municipality of Sinop, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. At necropsy, intense parasitism was observed, characterized by free and adherent anisakid larvae in organs and mesentery. In the histopathological study, there were nephrotic alterations and hepatopathies, as well as the first report of the presence of Anisakis cyst adhered in the myocardium of Hoplias lacerdae. There was a correlation between the increase in the number of parasites and the circulating leukocytes, influenced by the number of neutrophils and eosinophils. However, other studies should be designed to elucidate the pathophysiological and epidemiological changes in Hoplias lacerdae by the parasitism of Anisakis spp., due to its socioeconomic importance, as well as the potential risk to public health.

A anisaquíase é uma parasitose causada pelo consumo de peixes crus ou malcozidos contendo o terceiro estágio larval de nematoides anisaquídeos. A segurança no consumo de pescado proveniente da pesca extrativista representa um desafio para as autoridades em saúde pública. Este estudo apresenta a análise hematológica, exame necroscópico e histopatológico de três Hoplias lacerdae parasitadas por anisaquídeos capturadas em um afluente do rio Teles Pires, no município de Sinop, Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil. Com a abertura da cavidade celomática dos animais observou-se intenso parasitismo, caracterizado por larvas de anisaquídeos, livres e aderidas, em órgãos e mesentério. Fragmentos de órgãos foram avaliados microscopicamente, na qual foi constatado nefropatia, hepatopatia e cardiopatia. Salienta-se ainda o primeiro registro da presença de cisto parasitário de Anisakis spp. aderido em miocárdio de Hoplias lacerdae. Observou-se correlação entre o aumento do número de parasitos ao aumento do número de leucócitos com marcado aumento de neutrófilos e eosinófilos. Diante do exposto, este trabalho vê a necessidade de futuro estudo minucioso para a real caracterização fisiopatológica e epidemiológica da anisaquiose em trairões do rio Teles Pires, visto sua importância socioeconômica na região, como também grande risco para saúde pública.

Anisakis spp. in trahiras (Hoplias lacerdae) from Teles Pires river affluent, Mato Grosso State, Brazil / Anisakis spp. em traírões (Hoplias lacerdae) de afluente do rio Teles Pires, Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil

Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked fish containing the third larval stage of anisakid nematodes. Safety in fish consumption from extractive fisheries is a challenge for public health authorities. This study presents the hematological analysis, necroscopic and histopathological examination of three Hoplias lacerdae parasitized by Anisakis spp. captured in an affluent of the Teles Pires River, in the municipality of Sinop, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. At necropsy, intense parasitism was observed, characterized by free and adherent anisakid larvae in organs and mesentery. In the histopathological study, there were nephrotic alterations and hepatopathies, as well as the first report of the presence of Anisakis cyst adhered in the myocardium of Hoplias lacerdae. There was a correlation between the increase in the number of parasites and the circulating leukocytes, influenced by the number of neutrophils and eosinophils. However, other studies should be designed to elucidate the pathophysiological and epidemiological changes in Hoplias lacerdae by the parasitism of Anisakis spp., due to its socioeconomic importance, as well as the potential risk to public health.(AU)

A anisaquíase é uma parasitose causada pelo consumo de peixes crus ou malcozidos contendo o terceiro estágio larval de nematoides anisaquídeos. A segurança no consumo de pescado proveniente da pesca extrativista representa um desafio para as autoridades em saúde pública. Este estudo apresenta a análise hematológica, exame necroscópico e histopatológico de três Hoplias lacerdae parasitadas por anisaquídeos capturadas em um afluente do rio Teles Pires, no município de Sinop, Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil. Com a abertura da cavidade celomática dos animais observou-se intenso parasitismo, caracterizado por larvas de anisaquídeos, livres e aderidas, em órgãos e mesentério. Fragmentos de órgãos foram avaliados microscopicamente, na qual foi constatado nefropatia, hepatopatia e cardiopatia. Salienta-se ainda o primeiro registro da presença de cisto parasitário de Anisakis spp. aderido em miocárdio de Hoplias lacerdae. Observou-se correlação entre o aumento do número de parasitos ao aumento do número de leucócitos com marcado aumento de neutrófilos e eosinófilos. Diante do exposto, este trabalho vê a necessidade de futuro estudo minucioso para a real caracterização fisiopatológica e epidemiológica da anisaquiose em trairões do rio Teles Pires, visto sua importância socioeconômica na região, como também grande risco para saúde pública.(AU)

Evaluation of leucocytes from sputum samples of pulmonary tuberculosis patients using flow cytometry.

SETTING: Information about the sputum cells of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients is scarce. The analysis of sputum cells using optical microscopy (OM) is a well-established method, but it has some serious limitations. OBJECTIVE: To establish a new flow cytometry (FC) protocol for the leucocyte evaluation of sputum samples from PTB patients. DESIGN: A new FC protocol using 0.1% dithiothreitol and 0.5% paraformaldehyde was developed to fluidise sputum samples and kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, respectively, to allow the analysis of sputum samples collected from TB patients. The protocol was validated by comparing it with OM, and the cellularity of 30 sputum samples from patients with PTB was evaluated. RESULTS: The comparison between leucocyte subsets analysed using OM and FC showed agreement. Immunophenotyping of leucocytes from sputum samples showed that neutrophils (95.7%) comprised the largest proportion of sputum cells, followed by monocytes/macrophages (2.6%) and lymphocytes (1.6%). Among the total T-lymphocytes (100%), 12.3% were T-helper cells, 24.1% were cytotoxic T-cells and 62.9% were gamma/delta T; none of the T lymphocytes had the CD4+/CD8+ phenotype. CONCLUSION: FC is a useful method for evaluating the different subtypes of leucocytes present in the sputum samples of PTB patients.

Classificação anestésica do estado físico e mortalidade anestésico-cirúrgica em cães / Anesthetic classification of the physical status and surgical-anesthetic mortality in dogs

A classificação de estado físico ASA (Sociedade Americana de Anestesiologistas) é uma ferramenta importante para a avaliação pré-anestésica do paciente. Assim, é utilizada em diversos estudos por possuir estreita relação com a morbidade e a mortalidade anestésica. Realizou-se tal classificação em 243 pacientes caninos submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário. Os resultados obtidos foram os seguintes: ASA I (38; 15,64%), ASA II (53; 21,81%), ASA II emergencial (E) (2; 0,82%), ASA III (78; 32,10%), ASA III E (23; 9,46%), ASA IV (11; 4,53%), ASA IV E (36; 14,81%) e ASA V (2; 0,82%). Verificou-se que a maior parte dos pacientes foram classificados como ASA III (doença sistêmica moderada), o que demonstra que, no serviço analisado, a maioria dos animais submetidos à cirurgia são portadores de enfermidades. A mortalidade foi de 2,46%, com a maioria dos óbitos ocorridos no pós-operatório e em pacientes com emergências. Concluiu-se que, no serviço analisado, os maiores riscos estão relacionados aos pacientes com categorias ASA de maior gravidade, em cirurgias emergenciais e, especialmente, no período pós-operatório.(AU)

The classification ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) is an important tool for assessing a patient's pre anesthetic. Thus, it is used in many studies because it has close relation with anesthetic morbidity and mortality. This classification was performed on 243 canine patients undergoing surgical procedures at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The results obtained were as follows: ASA I (38, 15.64%), ASA II (53; 21.81%), ASA II Emergency (E) (2; 0.82%), ASA III (78; 32.10%), ASA III E (23; 9.46%), ASA IV (11; 4.53 %), ASA IV E (36; 14.81%), and ASA V (2; 0.82%). Most patients were ASA III (moderate systemic disease), demonstrating that in the analyzed service the most operated animals are carriers of disease. The mortality rate was 2.46%, with most deaths occurring postoperatively and in patients with an emergency. The greatest risks are related to patients with more severe categories of the classification ASA, in emergency surgery, and especially in the postoperative period.(AU)

Assessment of physical activity intensity and duration in the paediatric population: evidence to support an a priori hypothesis and sample size in the agreement between subjective and objective methods.

We aimed to provide evidence for an a priori hypothesis and sample size for subjectively assessing physical activity intensity and duration in paediatric population, adopting objective methods as the reference. We searched electronic databases, reference lists and author databases. Correlation coefficients were pooled as an indicator of agreement estimates. We found 183 agreement analyses (94.5% based on correlation coefficients) from 89 studies that met our inclusion criteria. We identified four physical activity parameters addressing intensity and two parameters addressing duration. The physical activity parameters focusing on intensity were measured only by questionnaires, and the best correlation was achieved by moderate-to-vigorous physical activity compared with a heart rate monitor. In addition, total physical activity duration had a stronger correlation with an accelerometer when measured by diaries or logs than when measured by questionnaires. In both cases, the correlation was moderate. Studies with sample sizes between 50 and 99 subjects showed measurements that were stable in both magnitude and interpretation. Our findings suggest that the agreement between subjective and objective methods for assessing physical activity intensity and duration is weak to moderate. Furthermore, sample sizes ranging from 50 to 99 subjects provide stable agreement estimates between methods.

ANTIPARASITIC EFFICACY OF FIPRONIL IN WISTAR RATS NATURALLY INFESTED BY Polyplax spinulosa (BURMEISTER, 1839)

Based on the importance of pediculosis by Polyplax spinulosa for rodents, this study evaluated two treatments against this louse in naturally infested Wistar rats. 21 adult male rats were randomly distributed into three groups (n = 7): T1 = treated with the association of cypermethrin (5%), dichlorvos (45%) and piperidine butoxide (25%) administered topically by spraying; T2 = treated with fipronil 1 mg. Kg-1 administered topically by spot on; T3 = untreated animals (control). In the initial phase, animals were housed in cages and wrapped in white cotton fabrics for evaluating 4, 12, 24 and 48 hours post-treatment (HPT) to count the number of lice present in the external environment. In the second phase, the groups were transferred to polypropylene boxes for antiparasitic evaluation 7, 14 and 21 days post-treatment (DPT) by direct inspection of eggs and lice presence in the animals. The results showed higher lice counts 4 HPT, representing 41% of the total, and these findings were strongly influenced by the control animals with 20.51%. However, rats treated with fipronil had the highest counts with 24 HPT, representing 14.36% of lice. No variation in lice counts was observed in T1 (pharmacological association). The efficacy study in the animals revealed absence of lice and presence of eggs in treated animals (T1 and T2) at 7 and 14 DPT. In the 21st day, rats treated with the ph

Antiparasitic efficacy of fipronil in Wistar rats naturally infested by Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister, 1839) / Eficácia antiparasitária do fipronil em ratos Wistar naturamente infestados por Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister, 1839)

Based on the importance of pediculosis by Polyplax spinulosa for rodents, this study evaluated two treatments against this louse in naturally infested Wistar rats. 21 adult male rats were randomly distributed into three groups (n = 7): T1 = treated with the association of cypermethrin (5%), dichlorvos (45%) and piperidine butoxide (25%) administered topically by spraying; T2 = treated with fipronil 1 mg. Kg-1 administered topically by spot on; T3 = untreated animals (control). In the initial phase, animals were housed in cages and wrapped in white cotton fabrics for evaluating 4, 12, 24 and 48 hours post-treatment (HPT) to count the number of lice present in the external environment. In the second phase, the groups were transferred to polypropylene boxes for antiparasitic evaluation 7, 14 and 21 days post-treatment (DPT) by direct inspection of eggs and lice presence in the animals. The results showed higher lice counts 4 HPT, representing 41% of the total, and these findings were strongly influenced by the control animals with 20.51%. However, rats treated with fipronil had the highest counts with 24 HPT, representing 14.36% of lice. No variation in lice counts was observed in T1 (pharmacological association). The efficacy study in the animals revealed absence of lice and presence of eggs in treated animals (T1 and T2) at 7 and 14 DPT. In the 21st day, rats treated with the pharmacological association presented lice whereas fipronil treated rats remained only with eggs not hatched. However, this study demonstrated that Fipronil at 1 mg.kg-1via spot on is an effective option for the control of P. spinulosa in Wistar rats, while treatment with the association of cypermethrin (5%), dichlorvos (45%) and piperidine butoxide (25%) was not effective against eggs viability and hatching, resulting in the return of parasitic infestation.(AU)

Baseado na importância da pediculose por Polyplax spinulosa em roedores, este estudo avaliou dois tratamentos para controle deste piolho em ratos Wistar naturalmente infestados. Para tal, 21 ratos adultos machos foram distribuídos em três grupos (n=7): T1= tratados com associação farmacológica cipermetrina (5%), diclorvos (45%) e butóxido de piperolina (25%), via tópica por pulverização; T2= tratados com fipronil 1 mg. Kg-1 via tópica por “Spot on”; T3= animais não tratados (controle). Na fase inicial do estudo, os animais foram acondicionados em gaiolas e envolvidos em tecidos de algodão branco para avaliação 4, 12, 24 e 48 horas pós-tratamento (HPT) do número de piolhos presentes no tecido (ambiente externo). Na segunda etapa, os grupos foram transferidos para caixas de polipropileno para avaliação antiparasitária 7, 14 e 21 dias pós-tratamento (DPT) por inspeção direta da presença de ovos e piolhos nos animais. Os resultados revelaram maiores contagens de piolho 4 HPT, representando 41% do total, sendo estes achados fortemente influenciados pelos animais controles com 20,51%. Entretanto, ratos tratados com fipronil apresentaram as maiores contagens com 24 HPT representando 14, 36% dos piolhos. Não se observou variações nas contagens de piolho em animais do grupo T1 (associação de fármacos). O estudo de eficácia nos animais revelou ausência de piolhos e presença de ovos nos animais tratados (T1 e T2) no 7 e 14° DPT. Na avaliação realizada 21° DPT, ratos tratados com a associação farmacológica apresentaram piolhos enquanto ratos tratados com fipronil permaneceram somente com ovos não eclodidos. Contudo, este estudo demonstrou que o fipronil via “Spot on” em dose única na concentração de 1mg.kg-1 é uma opção eficaz para o controle de P. spinulosa em ratos Wistar, enquanto o tratamento com a associação de cipermetrina (5 %), diclorvos (45%) e butóxido de piperolina (25%) não se mostrou eficaz contra a viabilidade e...(AU)

Antiparasitic efficacy of fipronil in Wistar rats naturally infested by Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister, 1839) / Eficácia antiparasitária do fipronil em ratos Wistar naturamente infestados por Polyplax spinulosa (Burmeister, 1839)

Based on the importance of pediculosis by Polyplax spinulosa for rodents, this study evaluated two treatments against this louse in naturally infested Wistar rats. 21 adult male rats were randomly distributed into three groups (n = 7): T1 = treated with the association of cypermethrin (5%), dichlorvos (45%) and piperidine butoxide (25%) administered topically by spraying; T2 = treated with fipronil 1 mg. Kg-1 administered topically by spot on; T3 = untreated animals (control). In the initial phase, animals were housed in cages and wrapped in white cotton fabrics for evaluating 4, 12, 24 and 48 hours post-treatment (HPT) to count the number of lice present in the external environment. In the second phase, the groups were transferred to polypropylene boxes for antiparasitic evaluation 7, 14 and 21 days post-treatment (DPT) by direct inspection of eggs and lice presence in the animals. The results showed higher lice counts 4 HPT, representing 41% of the total, and these findings were strongly influenced by the control animals with 20.51%. However, rats treated with fipronil had the highest counts with 24 HPT, representing 14.36% of lice. No variation in lice counts was observed in T1 (pharmacological association). The efficacy study in the animals revealed absence of lice and presence of eggs in treated animals (T1 and T2) at 7 and 14 DPT. In the 21st day, rats treated with the pharmacological association presented lice whereas fipronil treated rats remained only with eggs not hatched. However, this study demonstrated that Fipronil at 1 mg.kg-1via spot on is an effective option for the control of P. spinulosa in Wistar rats, while treatment with the association of cypermethrin (5%), dichlorvos (45%) and piperidine butoxide (25%) was not effective against eggs viability and hatching, resulting in the return of parasitic infestation.

Baseado na importância da pediculose por Polyplax spinulosa em roedores, este estudo avaliou dois tratamentos para controle deste piolho em ratos Wistar naturalmente infestados. Para tal, 21 ratos adultos machos foram distribuídos em três grupos (n=7): T1= tratados com associação farmacológica cipermetrina (5%), diclorvos (45%) e butóxido de piperolina (25%), via tópica por pulverização; T2= tratados com fipronil 1 mg. Kg-1 via tópica por “Spot on”; T3= animais não tratados (controle). Na fase inicial do estudo, os animais foram acondicionados em gaiolas e envolvidos em tecidos de algodão branco para avaliação 4, 12, 24 e 48 horas pós-tratamento (HPT) do número de piolhos presentes no tecido (ambiente externo). Na segunda etapa, os grupos foram transferidos para caixas de polipropileno para avaliação antiparasitária 7, 14 e 21 dias pós-tratamento (DPT) por inspeção direta da presença de ovos e piolhos nos animais. Os resultados revelaram maiores contagens de piolho 4 HPT, representando 41% do total, sendo estes achados fortemente influenciados pelos animais controles com 20,51%. Entretanto, ratos tratados com fipronil apresentaram as maiores contagens com 24 HPT representando 14, 36% dos piolhos. Não se observou variações nas contagens de piolho em animais do grupo T1 (associação de fármacos). O estudo de eficácia nos animais revelou ausência de piolhos e presença de ovos nos animais tratados (T1 e T2) no 7 e 14° DPT. Na avaliação realizada 21° DPT, ratos tratados com a associação farmacológica apresentaram piolhos enquanto ratos tratados com fipronil permaneceram somente com ovos não eclodidos. Contudo, este estudo demonstrou que o fipronil via “Spot on” em dose única na concentração de 1mg.kg-1 é uma opção eficaz para o controle de P. spinulosa em ratos Wistar, enquanto o tratamento com a associação de cipermetrina (5 %), diclorvos (45%) e butóxido de piperolina (25%) não se mostrou eficaz contra a viabilidade e...

Polycystic ovary syndrome in nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus / Síndrome do ovário policístico em tilápia do nilo, Oreochromis niloticus

This study presented a case report of a female of Oreochromis niloticus in the reproductive age. In the clinical analysis, the animal showed intense abdominal distension, severe cachexia, retraction of the eyeball and lethargic behavior. At the necropsy, it was observed the presence of neoplastic mass in the peritoneal cavity which presented smooth surface, circular appearance, soft consistency and reddish-blackened focal regions. There was the formation of multiple cysts, which presented a yellowish-green liquid content in the cut. In the histopathological examination, multiple dilatations were observed, filled with amorphous eosinophilic material with a delicate fibrocolagenous wall, as well as detachment of the granulosa and theca cells. The presence of macrophage infiltrates with hemosiderin pigments was also observed. The macroscopic and microscopic findings confirm the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome; however the causes of this cystic disease were not understood.

Este estudo apresentou um relato de caso de uma fêmea de Oreochromis niloticus na idade reprodutiva. Na análise clínica, o animal apresentava intensa distensão abdominal, caquexia severa, retração do globo ocular e comportamento letárgico. Na necropsia, observou-se a presença de massa neoplásica na cavidade peritoneal, apresentando superfície lisa, aspecto circular, consistência mole e regiões focais escurecidas de vermelho. Existia a formação de múltiplos cistos, que ao corte apresentavam um conteúdo líquido verde-amarelado. No exame histopatológico, foram observadas dilatações múltiplas, preenchidas com material eosinofílico amorfo com delicada parede fibrocolagenosa, além de descolamento das células da granulosa e da teca. A presença de infiltrados de macrófagos com pigmentos de hemossiderina também foi observada. Os achados macroscópicos e microscópicos confirmam o diagnóstico de síndrome do ovário policístico; no entanto, as causas desta doença cística não foram compreendidas.

Carotenóides, tocoferois e ácido ascórbico como suplementos vitamínico na reprodução de Taeniopygia guttata

Com o grande crescimento do mercado de aves ornamentais, associado à indispensabilidade de desenvolvimento de estratégias e tecnologias que permitem potencializar os sistemas produtivos, este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito da suplementação alimentar com vitaminas A, E e C sobre a capacidade reprodutiva de mandarim, Taeniopygia guttata, em sistema intensivo de produção. Para tal, foram utilizadas 80 aves da espécie T. guttata, com 3 meses de idade, distribuídas em 16 gaiolas, com 5 aves cada, sendo 2 machos e 3 fêmeas, constituindo 4 repetições dos 4 diferentes tratamentos: T1 = suplementado com 1000 mg de vitamina A/kg de ração; T2= 1000mg de vitamina E/Kg de ração; T3= 750mg de vitamina C/Kg de ração; T4= Grupo controle não suplementado. As aves foram alimentadas em dias alternados com 80gr de dieta à base de amido de milho contendo a suplementação vitamínica, durante todo o período do final do inverno e início da primavera. Para a determinação da resposta reprodutiva das aves, foram avaliados a fertilidade das fêmeas quanto a postura, fecundidade e germinação. A suplementação alimentar de dietas para mandarins com 1000 mg de vitamina A e 1000mg de vitamina E resultaram aumento na produção de ovos, sendo este efeito mais significativo nos carotenoides, justificando o uso desta prática de manejo em criatórios de aves comerciais. Por outro lado, a suplementação alimentar com vitamina C não apresentou efeito promotor. Contudo, 100% dos ovos produzidos durante o experimento eclodiram aves sadias, não sendo observado perdas por más formações ou ovos não fecundados.

Determinação da concentração inibitória mínima e bactericida da amoxicilina para bactéria S. agalactiae isolada de tilápia do nilo

Uma qualidade desejada do antimicrobiano é que este apresente eficácia na menor concentração possível do princípio ativo. Devemos atentarmos que quanto menor a concentração do fármaco a ser utilizado menor será resíduo ambiental. Como fase inicial do estudo de eficácia há necessidade de verificar a sensibilidade ao princípio ativo. Neste sentido, utilizou-se 10 concentrações do fármaco amoxicilina com redução progressiva da concentração na razão de 2: 11,98; 5,99; 2,99; 1,49; 0,74; 0,37; 0,18; 0,09, 0,045 e 0,022 μg.mL