Publications by authors named "K V Athira"
Background: Bleaching is a conservative treatment option to deliver esthetic smile makeover for discoloured tooth. Various concentration of bleaching agents can influence the bonding of the restoration to the tooth.
Aims And Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of glutathione on bond strength of composite resin to enamel following extra coronal bleaching at two different time intervals.
Background: Ticks are prominent vectors of numerous pathogens that adversely affect human and animal health. Monitoring tick population dynamics is key in developing ideal tick-borne disease surveillance systems and critical vector control programmes. This study aimed to conduct the morphological and molecular characterization of ticks infesting domesticated goats in Kerala, India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLevodopa (LD), a precursor to dopamine, is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. However, its oral formulations suffer from low bioavailability, toxicity, and untargeted delivery. This study aimed to develop a nature-based hydrogel for sustained LD release, addressing these limitations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe environment is the most important stratum in the epidemiological triad of a parasitic disease and any variations in the environmental factors may decide the dynamic occurrence and existence of different lifecycle stages of these parasites. The present study investigated the correlations between key biometeorological and demographical parameters with the incidence of different gastrointestinal parasites and hemoparasites among goats. Four hundred and thirty-two goats were screened for parasitic infection in a yearlong survey conducted from July 2022 to June 2023 in the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Mannuthy, Kerala, India.
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- Benign theileriosis, caused by Theileria orientalis complex, can lead to severe outbreaks characterized by respiratory issues, especially under stress.
- A five-month-old buffalo calf showed symptoms like fever, weakness, and respiratory distress after being transported, indicating a potential case of shipping fever.
- The calf was diagnosed with Theileria buffeli infection through PCR, treated with specific medications, and successfully recovered after 10 days, highlighting the risks of transporting stressed animals.