Publications by authors named "A Viall"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeutrophil characteristics in peritoneal fluid (PF) may aid in diagnosing and treating specific colic lesions and complications. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate quantitative PF leukocyte values, as well as PF total protein (TP) and lactate, for associations with diagnosis, morbidity, and mortality in horses with acute colic. Three hundred and forty-two horses that presented to one institution between January 2010-2020 for the evaluation of acute colic were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFData regarding the outcome of canine rib chondrosarcoma is sparse and varied. While grade of tumour is associated with outcome for canine appendicular chondrosarcoma, the association of grade with outcome for canine rib chondrosarcoma is unclear. This study aimed to correlate the grade of canine rib chondrosarcoma with median survival time.
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- - The study investigates the effectiveness of next-generation sequencing (NGS) versus traditional culture methods in identifying bacteria and testing antibiotic resistance in dogs with superficial bacterial folliculitis (SBF), primarily caused by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.
- - Twenty-four dogs with SBF were sampled using sterile swabs, and the results showed that NGS identified more bacterial organisms than culture methods, but there was no significant difference in turnaround time.
- - Ultimately, the research concludes that NGS is not a suitable replacement for traditional culture methods in diagnosing and treating SBF in dogs at this time due to inconsistencies in resistance detection.
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- Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a prevalent acquired disorder affecting the blood clotting process primarily in dogs and less frequently in cats, leading to significant health risks in both species.
- ITP can be classified into primary (autoimmune) and secondary (triggered by other diseases), but there is a lack of systematic evaluation regarding which underlying conditions trigger secondary ITP.
- A comprehensive study developed guidelines through a structured review of literature, expert input, and consensus-building processes to create diagnostic algorithms and screening recommendations for ITP in dogs and cats.