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National Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis in Costa Rica
(Elsevier, 2020-06-02)Eastern equine encephalitis and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are endemic neglected tropical diseases in the Americas, causing encephalitis in both horses and humans. In 2013, a cross-sectional study was performed in ... -
Determinación de intervalos básicos de salud en tortugas resbaladoras (Trachemys scripta emolli ) del Refugio de Vida Silvestre Caño Negro, Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2020-07-31)El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar los parámetros sanguíneos y la presencia de parásitos en una población salvaje de tortugas deslizantes (Trachemys scripta emolli), durante la estación ... -
In vivo animal models confrm an increased virulence potential and pathogenicity of the NAP1/RT027/ST01 genotype within the Clostridium difcile MLST Clade 2
(BioMed Central, 2020-09-22)Background: Based on MLST analyses the global population of C. difcile is distributed in eight clades, of which Clade 2 includes the “hypervirulent” NAP1/RT027/ST01 strain along with various unexplored sequence types ... -
Brucella genomics: macro and micro evolution
(MDPI AG, 2020-10-20)Brucella organisms are responsible for one of the most widespread bacterial zoonoses, named brucellosis. The disease affects several species of animals, including humans. One of the most intriguing aspects of the brucellae ... -
Environmental factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii exposure in Neotropical Primates of Costa Rica
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020-10-22)The apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) has been found in more than 350 species of homoeothermic vertebrates in diverse climates and geographic areas. In most animals, T. gondii produces mild or asymptomatic ... -
Cutaneous myofibroblastic fibrosarcoma in a margay (Leopardus wiedii): a case report
(Brazilian Association of Veterinary Pathology, 2020-11)A routine check-up was performed on a captive 14-year-old female margay (Leopardus wiedii), a cutaneous mass was detected on the ventral thorax. The mass was surgically removed and sent for histopathological analysis. ... -
An Anatomical and Radiographic Study on the Vertebral Column of the Two-Toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni)
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021-04-23)El Choloepus hoffmanni es un mamífero del superorden Xenarthra que se distribuye desde América Central hasta América del Sur. Estos animales comúnmente llegan a los centros de atención y valoración de fauna silvestre ... -
Análisis de las causas más frecuentes de decomisos de vísceras en cerdos, en un matadero de Costa Rica y su implicación económica
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Histopathological findings of infections caused by canine distemper virus, Trypanosoma cruzi, and other parasites in two free-ranging White-nosed Coatis Nasua narica (Carnivora: Procyonidae) from Costa Rica
(Zoo Outreach Organisation, 2021-01-26)Canine distemper virus (CDV) causes systemic infections and immunosuppression in carnivores, which subsequently makes animals highly susceptible to opportunistic infections. Although Trypanosoma cruzi infects procyonids, ... -
A Sinorhizobium meliloti and Agrobacterium tumefaciens ExoR ortholog is not crucial for Brucella abortus virulence
(PLOS ONE, 2021-08-13)Brucella is a facultative extracellular-intracellular pathogen that belongs to the Alphaproteo- bacteria class. Precise sensing of environmental changes and a proper response mediated by a gene expression regulatory ... -
Demographic and pathogens of domestic, free-roaming pets and the implications for wild carnivores and human health in the San Luis Region of Costa Rica
(MDPI AG, 2021-04-20)Habitat loss and degradation, restricted ranges, prey exploitation, and poaching are important factors for the decline of several wild carnivore populations and additional stress from infectious agents is an increasing ... -
Effect of the use of probiotic Bacillus subtilis (QST 713) as a growth promoter in broilers: an alternative to bacitracin methylene disalicylate
(Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Poultry Science Association Inc, 2021-06-29)The global poultry trend toward the more responsible use of antibiotics is becoming recurrent and has demanded the need to generate new natural alternatives. Probiotics have gained importance as an option to use as growth ... -
Brucella sp. sequence‑type 27 associated with abortion in dwarf sperm whale Kogia sima
(Springer Link, 2021-05-18)A dwarf sperm whale Kogia sima stranded alive along the Central Pacifc Coast of Costa Rica. The whale, handled by tourists and local inhabitants, was weak, had buoyancy difculties, and eventually aborted and died, showing ... -
Factores de riesgo para la incidencia de mastitis clínica en ganado lechero de Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2015-06-08)Se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo para evaluar posibles factores de riesgo, relacionados con la vaca y su entorno, sobre la ocurrencia de primeros eventos de mastitis clínica en ganado lechero de Costa ... -
Suplementación de vacas lecheras en producción con un complejo de vitaminas B recubierto
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2021-01-01)Introducción. Los requerimientos de vitaminas B en rumiantes son satisfechos por su propia capacidad de síntesis a nivel ruminal; sin embargo, el mejoramiento genético, los avances en nutrición animal y los ... -
White spot syndrome virus and Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei in shrimp farms in Costa Rica
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2020-03-04)Introduction. The white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) causes systemic destruction of ectodermal and mesodermal tissues in shrimp and can cause 100 % mortality. Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) is an intracellular ... -
Detección de IHHNV en el cultivo de Litopenaeus vannamei en Costa Rica
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2021-05-01)Introducción. El virus de la necrosis hipodérmica y hematopoyética infecciosa (IHHNV) produce deformidades cuticulares y reducción del crecimiento del camarón blanco (Litopenaeus vannamei), lo que genera ... -
¿Los servicios de salud pública veterinaria en Costa Rica son accesibles para todos?
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2020-11-13)La accesibilidad a los servicios de salud pública veterinaria en zonas indígenas requiere la migración de médicos veterinarios de zonas urbanas, ya que el centro médico más cercano está aproximadamente a una hora u hora y ... -
Linfoma histiocítico no epiteliotrópico cutáneo equino (Linfoma de células B alto en células T): Reporte de un caso clínico
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021-04-12)Un equino adulto, raza Ibero, capón. con historia clínica de haber presentado “úlceras e inflamaciones por todo el cuerpo más pérdida crónica de condición” es atendido. El veterinario de la finca envió muestras para biopsia ... -
Anatomía del sistema respiratorio y del corazón del perezoso (Choloepus hoffmanni) de Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2021-04-12)The two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) faces various diseases related to the respiratory and circulatory system. Thus, prior knowledge of anatomy becomes relevant since it contributes to the study and ...
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