The prognostic value of procalcitonin in critically ill cases of systematic inflammatory response syndrome in dogs.

Using markers for early diagnosis can help to reduce mortality and morbidity in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). This study investigates the role of procalcitonin (PCT) as a prognostic value in dogs with SIRS in the intensive care unit. Fifty-five dogs were selected and studied.

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies of stray cats in Garmsar, Iran.

Unlabelled: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii. The infection may be serious if is transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy. The infection in non-exposure mothers leads to abortion, congenital disorders and blindness.