Publications by authors named "S C Chaintoutis"
Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is widely used to evaluate protein changes associated with several pathologies, aiming to assist clinical diagnosis. This study determines, for the first time, SPE profile changes in West Nile virus-naturally infected horses. Sixty horses with different clinical and infection status (encephalitis, asymptomatic infection, and immunologically naïve) were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn 2022-2024, three outbreaks of sheeppox (SPP) were reported in the European Union. These occurred in Spain, Bulgaria, and Greece and had serious economic consequences due to animal losses and trade restrictions. Five sheeppox virus (SPPV) whole-genome sequences (WGSs) were determined from samples collected during these outbreaks and analyzed in the context of all other published WGSs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Veterinary clinical microbiology laboratories play a key role in antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and prevention of healthcare associated-infections. However, there is a shortage of international harmonized guidelines covering all steps of veterinary bacterial culture from sample receipt to reporting.
Methods: In order to gain insights, the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT) designed an online survey focused on the practices and interpretive criteria used for bacterial culture and identification (C&ID), and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of animal bacterial pathogens.
First case of macrocyclic lactone-resistant Dirofilaria immitis in Europe - Cause for concern.
Int J Parasitol Drugs Drug Resist
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Heartworm disease in dogs, caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, is hard to treat but easy to prevent with medications called macrocyclic lactones (MLs).
- A recent case in Rome described a dog that tested positive for heartworms after arriving from the USA, despite treatment with MLs, indicating the presence of a resistant strain.
- Genetic analysis confirmed the dog's infection was caused by a ML-resistant strain, raising concerns about the risk of such strains spreading into Europe and underscoring the need for monitoring dogs from regions known for ML-resistance.
Article Synopsis
- Consumption of raw seafood in modern Western diets is a key factor in increasing human fish-borne infections, particularly anisakidosis in Europe, which remains underrecognized by health professionals.
- Anisakidosis, caused by ingesting larvae from the Anisakidae family, can lead to serious symptoms and complications, as seen in a unique case in Greece where a young patient developed intestinal issues after eating raw fish.
- Successful diagnosis and treatment are essential; while the infection often resolves on its own, surgical intervention may be required in severe cases to prevent complications and ensure accurate diagnosis.