Publications by authors named "Lucia Victoria Bel"
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- The study focuses on encephalitozoonosis, a disease affecting domestic rabbits, emphasizing the need for diagnosis and prevention due to limited treatment options.
- A total of 176 rabbits were examined and blood samples taken, with prevalence identified at 39.2%, showing significant variation based on factors like age, clinical status, and breeding system.
- This research provides initial insights into the prevalence of the disease in northwestern Romania, but further extensive studies are needed for a comprehensive understanding of the situation across the country.
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- This study examined the effects of two intravenous doses of propofol (5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg) on red-eared sliders, measuring various reflexes and recovery times.
- Six turtles received both doses after a week of washout, with G1 (5 mg/kg) showing inadequate muscle relaxation and no intubation capability, while G2 (10 mg/kg) allowed intubation in five of six turtles.
- Significant differences were found between the two doses, particularly in muscle relaxation, handling ease, and intubation success, suggesting that a higher propofol dose is necessary for effective anesthesia in these turtles.
Birds are highly social and must be paired in order to increase their welfare. Most bird species are monomorphic; therefore, molecular sexing helps provide appropriate welfare for birds. Moreover, early sex determination can be of great value for bird owners.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe early age determinism of the sex in case of monomorphic birds is very important, because most companion birds have no distinct sexual dimorphic traits. Molecular genetic sexing was proved to be one of the most accurate sex determinations in monomorphic birds. The aim of this study was to compare the results obtained by PCR performed on isolate genomic DNA from paired samples of feathers and oral swabs collected from the same individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a eukaryote, unicellular, spore-forming, obligate intracellular microorganism of the phylum Microsporidia, with domestic rabbits as its main host. Another important species in which this pathogen has been identified are humans, the infection being therefore called a "zoonosis". The transmission takes place via the horizontal route or the vertical route, and cell-mediated immunity plays the biggest role in the infected hosts' protection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are mosquito-borne zoonotic filarioids typically infecting dogs, causing a potentially fatal cardiopulmonary disease and dermatological conditions, respectively. The females are larviparous, releasing the larvae (microfilariae) into the bloodstream, which further develop in mosquito vectors. However, microfilaremia greatly fluctuates during a 24-h period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: True vaginal prolapse is a rare condition in dogs and it is occasionally observed in animals with constipation, dystocia, or forced separation during breeding. If a true prolapse occurs, the bladder, the uterine body and/or distal part of the colon, may be present in the prolapse.
Case Presentation: A 2-year-old intact non pregnant Central Asian Shepherd dog in moderate condition, was presented for a true vaginal and rectal prolapse.