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Abstract:
A four-month-old male lhasa apso was brought
to the Veterinary Hospital of the Octávio Bastos Veterinary
Medical School, in São João da Boa Vista, SP, with
anorexia, polydipsia, polyuria and reluctance to move. Serum biochemistry
revealed 223 mg/dL of urea, and irregular renal surfaces and bilateral
cysts were found during ultrasonographic examination. At necropsy
the kidneys were smaller than normal, firm, with irregularities
and capsular cysts. The histopathological (HE/Masson) exam showed
extensive interstitial fibrosis, atrophy, compensatory hyperplasia
and glomerular sclerosis as well as dysplasic areas. The clinical
history, evolution, gross and microscopic findings were compatible
with progressive juvenile nephropathy due to renal dysplasia.
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Abstract:
These
guidelines are based on recently published information and the personal
experience of the authors. They summarize a panel discussion held
during the IV State Congress of Small Animal Medicine in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil in April 20, 2002. The panel members were chosen
by the Rio de Janeiro Chapter of the Brazilian Small Animal Veterinary
Association — ANCLIVEPA-RJ — and the questions were answered
incorporating suggestions from the audience. The authors met after
the Congress to write the guidelines.
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Abstract:
Protozoal infection
is an important cause of neurological disturbances in dogs. Toxoplasma
gondii and Neospora caninum are the most common protozoa
associated with neuropathy in this species. The clinical features
and pathological changes caused by these two protozoa are very similar,
which makes it challenging to establish a differential diagnosis.
Generally, young dogs develop a severe disease characterized by
progressive paresis due to neuromuscular involvement, whereas adult
dogs less frequently develop a systemic disease with neurological
lesions and dissemination to other organ systems. The most relevant
aspects of these two parasites, as well as the clinical signs and
pathological changes associated with the infection are discussed
in this review, with emphasis on differential diagnosis.
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Abstract:
During the fixation of
fractures and luxations of the thoracolumbar spine, it is necessary
to use initial auxiliary methods
for the internal fixation of destabilized vertebrae, since these
may induce new luxations after manual reduction. New luxations would
represent risks to the adjacent nervous tissue, and worsen the neurologic
status of the animal. In the present sutdy, sixteen dogs and five
cats with vertebral instability were submitted to several initial
auxiliaries methods for internal fixation.
The great contribution of such methods was the efficiency in maintaining
the spinal cord channel realigned after manual
reduction, promoting enough stability in the fracture focus for
the safe application of the definitive fixation method. The fastest,
easiest, and most effective method with increased versatility was
the transfixion of the articulate processes with Kirschner pins.
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Abstract:
This review approaches
the many different features of tuberculosis in dogs and cats, with
emphasis on the uncommon
occurrence of this zoonosis. Tuberculosis is of great importance
nowadays, since it is the biggest mortality cause attributable to
a single infectious disease among human beings. The current interest
in this theme is evidenced, especially due to the relevancy of this
disease among people with immunosuppressive disturbances, like AIDS,
alcoholism and malnutrition. The paper acknowledges the peculiarities
of disease in terms of diagnosis, multiple aetiology, animal's resistance
to the causing
microorganisms and the controversy about the therapeutics. It also
points out to the need of studies to establish reliable
diagnostic patterns, to determine the present epidemiological situation,
and to define schedules of therapeutics that are safe for public
health.
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