Molecular characterization of 5S ribosomal spacer sequences of microfilariae in dogs in Kerala, India.

The present study reports the characteristics of the 5S rRNA spacer sequences of microfilariae isolated from dogs. The 22 nucleotide long spliced leader 1 sequences located in the 5S rRNA spacer region are completely conserved in all nematodes. There is variation in the spliced leader 1 sequences and associated sites in the 5S rRNA spacer region of .

Iatrogenic hypercortisolism in a Persian kitten after topical application of a skin lotion containing clobetasol.

Hypercortisolism is a rare endocrine disorder in cats. This report describes the clinicopathological findings and successful management of iatrogenic hypercortisolism in a Persian kitten. The disorder was presumed to be a consequence of prolonged topical application of a lotion containing clobetasol.

Evaluation of oxidative stress in caprine anaplasmosis and effect of vitamin E-selenium in monitoring oxidative stress.

Caprine anaplasmosis is an economically important tick-borne rickettsial disease that affects goats all over the world. Microscopic examination of stained blood smears from 162 animals revealed inclusion bodies of Anaplasma spp. in 24 cases.

Comparison of efficacy of ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine against naturally infected microfilaria in dogs.

Filarial parasites like and can infect dogs. Adults of genus resides in the lymphatic system and microfilariae, in blood. There are increasing reports of detection of microfilariae in dogs.

Canine microfilarial excretory/secretory protein-based antibody assay for the diagnosis of brugian filariasis in dogs.

Brugian filariasis is reported in dogs in Kerala, India. Antibody detection kits are not available worldwide, for detection of Brugian filariasis in dogs. A study was carried out to develop Indirect plate ELISA using excretory secretory antigen isolated from canine brugian microfilariae and compare the sensitivity and specificity with that of blood smear examination.