Publications by authors named "Juana Pereira-Bueno"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how gestational age affects the risk of fetal death in sheep infected with Toxoplasma gondii, focusing on the mechanisms behind this relationship.
- Pregnant sheep were infected at three different gestation stages (40, 90, and 120 days) to observe the impact on parasite load, lesions, and abortion rates over time.
- Results indicated that gestational age significantly influences parasite development and the resulting lesions, with variations in abortion timing and parasite burden observed across the different gestation groups.
Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are two major abortifacient protozoans in domestic small ruminants and cattle, respectively, and they also parasitize a wide range of wildlife. Numerous serosurveys have been conducted in wild ruminants worldwide. However, the potential effect of different ecosystems and management practices on these infections has not been investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHere, we analyzed histological findings and parasite burden in chronic Neospora caninum infection in BALB/c and ICR mice and studied the correlation between lesion severity and parasite load in brain. To obtain a better understanding of the infection, we examined the influence of various host pathogen factors. Groups of outbred (ICR) and inbred (BALB/c) mice were inoculated using several NC-1 parasite doses (4 x 10(5), 10(6), and 5 x 10(6) tachyzoites), inoculation routes (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous), and 3 immunosuppressive treatments (methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and vinblastine).
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