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Sánchez-Montes S, Rendón-Franco E, Muñoz-García CI, Chagoya-Flores NE, Onofre-de Jesús MDLÁ, Chagoya-Fuentes JL, Bravo-Ramos JL, Solís-Cortés M, Lara-Castillo JJ, Becker I, Ballados-González GG. New records, and molecular detection of vector-borne pathogens in Felicola subrostratus from eastern Mexico. Vet Res Commun 2023; 47:2145-2152. [PMID: 37470941 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10173-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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The study of lice associated with domestic cats is a neglected area of veterinary parasitology. In particular, the presence of the cat louse Felicola subrostratus, a small Ischnoceran species found in the fur of the domestic cat, is rarely recognized. In America, this species has been reported across six countries. Although it was also recently reported in Mexico, no studies on the molecular identification of the specimens or the monitoring of potential bacterial, and protozoan pathogens have been carried out. Thus, this work aimed to collect, and identify lice associated with domestic and free ranging cats from the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, using amplification and sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI), and the ribosomal 18S rDNA genes, and to monitor selected vector-borne bacterial (Bartonella, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsia) and protozoan (Babesia, and Hepatozoon) agents. Only entire lice were used for molecular host and pathogen identification. Eighty-one lice, identified as F. subrostratus, were recovered from five infested cats, and 30 were selected for molecular identification and pathogen surveillance. Analysis of the COI and 18S rDNA partial sequences showed a similarity of 96.79%-100% with sequences of F. subrostratus from the US. Mycoplasma haemofelis and Hepatozoon canis DNA was detected in three and four samples, respectively. This work provides new collection locations for F. subrostratus, and the first sequences of the COI and 18S rDNA genes from Mexico. It also reports two pathogenic microorganisms found in the lice.
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- Sokani Sánchez-Montes
- Laboratorio de Diagnóstico, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, México
- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Departamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Del. Coyoacán, C.P. 04960, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Del. Coyoacán, C.P. 04960, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Programa Educativo de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, Veracruz, México
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- Programa Educativo de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, Veracruz, México
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- Laboratorio de Diagnóstico, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, México
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Veracruzana, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo S/N, Esq. Yáñez, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Veracruzana, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo S/N, Esq. Yáñez, Veracruz, Mexico.
- Hospital Veterinario Small Animal Center, Veracruz, México.
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Ma D, Romine JF, Hardcastle M. Cutaneous xanthoma causing hypercalcaemia in a cat. JFMS Open Rep 2022; 8:20551169221082050. [PMID: 35251678 PMCID: PMC8891847 DOI: 10.1177/20551169221082050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Case summary A 5-year-old male neutered cat weighing 3.56 kg presented owing to the development of two masses over the dorsal cervical and cranial thoracic areas, as well as weight loss, inappetence and vomiting. Diagnostic tests revealed a grossly lipaemic sample with hypercholesterolaemia (440 mg/dl; reference interval [RI] 90.0–205.0), hypercalcaemia (>16.0 mg/dl [RI 8.0–11.8]) and urine specific gravity 1.022 (RI ⩾1.035). When re-presented 9 months later, fasted blood analyses revealed elevated ionised calcium (1.87 mmol/l [RI 1.11–1.38]), persistently elevated total calcium, normal phosphate and persistent minimally concentrated urine with calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the masses produced blood-tinged purulent fluid with negative culture results. Excisional biopsies of both masses were undertaken, and histopathology was consistent with cutaneous xanthoma. No organisms were identified with special staining, and deep-tissue culture did not grow bacteria or fungi. Postoperatively, repeat fasted biochemical analysis revealed persistent hypercholesterolaemia with normal triglycerides, and normalisation of ionised and total calcium levels. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of cutaneous xanthoma causing hypercalcaemia due to primary dyslipidaemia was made. The cat was reported to be significantly improved in comfort and energy levels postoperatively and a transition to a fat-restricted diet was instituted. Eight months after xanthoma removal no recurrence was reported. Relevance and novel information To our knowledge, this is the first report of cutaneous xanthoma and associated granulomatous inflammation causing hypercalcaemia due to dyslipidaemia in a cat. Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an example of a primary condition that could cause dyslipidaemia in cats, and further studies are warranted to better describe the genetic characteristics. Xanthoma formation and the resultant granulomatous inflammation should be considered in cases of hypercalcaemia.
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- Doris Ma
- Department of Internal Medicine, Animal Referral Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Animal Referral Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Gribbles Veterinary Pathology New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
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Ho YS, Fahad Halim AFM, Islam MT. The Trend of Bacterial Nanocellulose Research Published in the Science Citation Index Expanded From 2005 to 2020: A Bibliometric Analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:795341. [PMID: 35111736 PMCID: PMC8801885 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.795341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To gain insight into the trend of bacterial nanocellulose research, a bibliometric analysis was performed using the Science Citation Index Expanded database from 2005 to 2020. The study concentrated on the publication's performance in terms of annual outputs and citations, mainstream journals, categories of the Web of Sciences, leading countries, prominent institutions, and trends in research. Current research priorities and future trends were analyzed after summarizing the most commonly used keywords extracted from words in the paper title analysis, authors' keyword analysis, and KeyWords Plus. The findings revealed that the annual output in the form of scholarly articles on bacterial nanocellulose research steadily increased during the first quartile of the study period, followed by a very rapid increase in the last five-years of the study. Increasing mechanical strength would remain the main future focus of bacterial nanocellulose research to create its scope in different field of applications.
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- Yuh-Shan Ho
- Trend Research Centre, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Zhong C. Industrial-Scale Production and Applications of Bacterial Cellulose. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:605374. [PMID: 33415099 PMCID: PMC7783421 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.605374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural biomaterial synthesized by bacteria. It possesses a unique structure of cellulose nanofiber-weaved three-dimensional reticulated network that endows it excellent mechanical properties, high water holding capability and outstanding suspension stability. It is also characterized with high purity, high degree of crystallinity, great biocompatibility and biodegradability. Due to these advantages, BC has gained great attentions in both academic and industrial areas. This critical review summarizes the up-to-date development of BC production and application from an industrial perspective. Firstly, a fundamental knowledge of BC's biosynthesis, structure and properties is described, and then recent developments in the industrial fermentation of BC are introduced. Subsequently, the latest commercial applications of BC in the areas of food, personal care, household chemicals, biomedicine, textile, composite resin are summarized. Finally, a brief discussion of future development of BC industry is presented at the end.
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Arsevska E, Singleton DA, Jewell C, Paterson S, Jones PH, Smyth S, Brant B, Dawson S, Noble PJM, Sánchez-Vizcaíno F, Radford AD. Small animal disease surveillance: pruritus and Pseudomonas skin infections. Vet Rec 2018; 183:182-187. [PMID: 30093432 DOI: 10.1136/vr.k3462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Furness Building, Lancaster LA1 4YG, UK
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- Rutland House Referrals, Abbotsfield Road, St Helens WA9 4HU, UK
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- Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston CH64 7TE, UK
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- Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston CH64 7TE, UK
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