Publications by authors named "M L Gentil"
Microbiological pathogens in fecal samples of foals during the first year of life.
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December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze how the occurrence of different infectious agents in foals with diarrhea varies by age, using fecal samples sent for testing over two years.
- Results showed that 42.9% of samples tested positive for pathogens, with Rotavirus A being the most common, particularly among foals younger than one month, where it was frequently found alongside other toxins.
- The findings affirm age dependency in pathogen occurrence but suggest that infections can happen outside the expected age range; therefore, a comprehensive diagnostic approach for diarrheic foals should be used to identify all possible pathogens and prevent further spread.
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- Transfusion is crucial for treating sickle cell disease (SCD) and requires matching blood groups to avoid complications like alloimmunization and hemolytic reactions, with African ancestry donors generally providing the best match.
- A study analyzed transfusion protocols and the frequency of G6PD deficiency in blood units from these donors, revealing that 35.1% of SCD patients had no antibodies and that G6PD deficiency was found in 9 units from Afro-Caribbean donors.
- While the transfusion protocols followed guidelines to prevent immunological issues, the high rate of G6PD deficiency in compatible units poses concerns regarding the quality and outcomes of transfusions, necessitating further evaluation.
Background: In Europe, feline vector-borne infections are gaining importance because of the changing climate, expanding habitats of potential vectors and expanding pathogen reservoirs. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) in stray cats in Zaragoza, Spain, and to investigate potential risk factors for infection, including feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
Methods: Blood samples from stray cats presented to the veterinary faculty in Zaragoza between February 2020 and 2022 were tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the presence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Bartonella henselae, Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia spp.
Three species of white-toothed shrews of the order Eulipotyphla are present in central Europe: the bicolored (), greater () and lesser () white-toothed shrews. Their precise distribution in Germany is ill-defined and little is known about them as reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens ( spp., , spp.
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