Publications by authors named "Analia Pedrosa"
Article Synopsis
- - Canine dirofilariosis, caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis and spread by mosquitoes, is becoming a global concern, especially in humid areas like central and northeastern Argentina.
- - A study in western Argentina found that 51.6% of examined dogs had microfilariae, with Knott's test being the most effective detection method; the likelihood of having microfilariae increased significantly for male, adult, and older dogs.
- - This high prevalence marks an expansion of the disease's geographic reach in Argentina, prompting the need for increased awareness among veterinarians and physicians about its impact on both animals and humans.
Birds have enough conditions to be used as bioindicators for the presence of environmental contaminants. Notably, chlorpyrifos (CPF) remains extensively employed in Argentina, particularly in fruit plantations and livestock settings This study aimed to assess the potential impacts of CPF on common quail (Coturnix coturnix) embryos through external eggshell application during key embryonic stages (days 1, 4, and 14). Concentrations equivalent to those used in fruit applications, 5× and 10 × (38.
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