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Occurrence of Mycoplasma haemocanis in dogs infested by ticks in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Abstract Hemotropic mycoplasmas in dogs, such as Mycoplasma haemocanis, have been described worldwide. Recently, these pathogens have been reported to be causative agent of zoonosis. It is known that its transmission may occur through the action of blood-sucking arthropods (e.g. ticks or fleas), through ...

Caracterización epidemiológica de hidatidosis humana y animal en la Región de Los Ríos, 1999-2009

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (4), 2016
Objective: To determine the prevalence of hydatidosis in humans and livestock in the Los Ríos region during the years 1999-2009. Methods: A retrospective survey of all discharge records of patients undergoing removal of cysts produced by Echinococcus granulosus during the period 1999-2009 in the Hospita...

Conocimientos y prácticas sobre hidatidosis y triquinosis en usuarios y acompañantes del Hospital Comunitario de Salud Familiar El Carmen, Región del Biobío, Chile

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (4), 2016
We surveyed users of the Hospital Comunitario de Salud Familiar El Carmen and their companions to analyze knowledge and practices regarding cystic echinococcosis and trichinellosis. Most people recognized risky practices. Previous attendance at talks and working in agricultural-livestock enhanced the kno...

Aspectos epidemiológicos da leishmaniose visceral canina na zona rural do semiárido paraibano e análise de técnicas de diagnóstico

Pesqui. vet. bras; 36 (7), 2016
No Brasil, a leishmaniose visceral é causada pela Leishmania infantum. É uma zoonose crônica e, frequentemente, fatal, sendo considerada um grave problema de saúde pública no mundo e reconhecida pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como uma das dezessete "Doenças Tropicais Negligenciadas". O presen...

Group A rotavirus gastroenteritis: post-vaccine era, genotypes and zoonotic transmission

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT This article provides a review of immunity, diagnosis, and clinical aspects of rotavirus disease. It also informs about the changes in epidemiology of diarrheal disease and genetic diversity of circulating group A rotavirus strains following the introduction of vaccines. Group A rotavirus is the...

Seroprevalence of brucellosis among dairy farm workers in Mexico

Salud pública Méx; 58 (3), 2016
Abstract: Objective: To describe the seroprevalence and associated factors for brucellosis among dairy farm workers. Materials and methods: We performed a secondary analysis of a data set and sera from a previous cross-sectional study in a dairy farm. Sera were tested for Brucella spp. antibodies by th...

Zoonotic tuberculosis: A comprehensive one health approach

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (3), 2016
The objective of this report is to provide information on Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex infections in animals and in humans. Included is information on the susceptibility of different species as well as information on etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and control of this di...

Caso probable de tifus murino con falla ventilatoria en una adolescente del área urbana de Cali, Colombia

Infectio; 20 (2), 2016
El tifus murino es una enfermedad infecciosa de carácter zoonótico causada por Rickettsia typhi . Se presenta el caso de una paciente femenina de 13 años edad, procedente del área urbana de la ciudad de Cali, quien presentó un cuadro febril asociado a taquipnea y exantema maculopapular generalizado ...

Chronic polyarthritis as isolated manifestation of toxocariasis

Rev. bras. reumatol; 56 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Human toxocariasis is a parasitic zoonosis mainly caused by Toxocara canis or Toxocara catiand is acquired by ingestion of the parasite’s embryonated eggs. Arthralgia and/or arthri-tis were reported in up to 17% of the cases, generally with acute duration (less than 6weeks). However, to ou...

Sensibilidade parasitológica de diferentes locais de colheita para o diagnóstico de leishmaniose em cães

A leishmaniose é uma zoonose de grande importância para a saúde pública. São grandes os estudos para que se conheçam diferentes técnicas para diagnóstico e que estes testes tenham alta sensibilidade. Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar a sensibilidade do teste parasitológico frente a diferen...