Veterinární medicína, 2023 (vol. 68), issue 11
Predominance of Acinetobacter pseudolwoffii among Acinetobacter species in domestic animals in the Czech RepublicOriginal Paper
V Sladecek, D Senk, P Stolar, J Bzdil, O Holy
Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(11):419-427 | DOI: 10.17221/65/2023-VETMED 
The aim of this study was to map the spectrum of microorganisms belonging to the genus Acinetobacter in domestic animals with a specific focus on the prevalence of Acinetobacter pseudolwoffii. Additionally, the susceptibility of isolates to antimicrobial agents was determined. In the period from January 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015, a total of 9 544 samples originating from gross lesions and pathological processes of animals exhibiting clinical symptoms of the disease were examined across 41 districts in the Czech Republic. The examinations were carried out using culture methods involving meat-peptone blood agar and Endo agar under aerobic conditions...
Detection of the T1640C RYR1 mutation indicating malignant hyperthermia in dogsShort Communication
J Haluskova, B Holeckova, L Kokulova, M Galdikova, J Bucan, V Schwarzbacherova, S Sedlakova
Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(11):428-434 | DOI: 10.17221/46/2023-VETMED
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a clinical syndrome exhibiting elevation of expired carbon dioxide, hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, acidosis and hyperkalaemia, as well as cardiac dysrhythmia and renal failure. The syndrome manifests itself as a response to anaesthetic agents, such as e.g., halothane, desflurane, and succinylcholine. Depending on the animal species, MH is characterised by autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance, and so far two genes have been identified whose mutations can be linked to MH: RYR1 and CACNA1S. In different species, various mutations of the RYR1 gene have been described which may underlie...
Gallbladder atrophy associated with pancreatitis: Clinical and advanced imaging diagnosis in a dogCase Report
D Han, DI Jung
Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(11):435-442 | DOI: 10.17221/76/2023-VETMED
Gallbladder atrophy (GBA) is characterised by a reduction in the size and volume of the gallbladder. In human medicine, it is well-established that GBA frequently occurs together with pathologies affecting the gallbladder and pancreas. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is currently a dearth of reported cases of GBA in dogs within the veterinary field. In this study, we present a case report of GBA in a 7-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. The diagnosis of GBA was confirmed using abdominal ultrasonography and advanced imaging techniques, including computed tomography, which were performed over a 4-year period. The patient initially presented with...
Updating of epidemiological and pathological features of Marek’s disease in laying hens and broilersCase Report
M Zeghdoudi, M Latifa, M Seloua, S Rima, T Mardja, L Aoun
Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(11):443-448 | DOI: 10.17221/75/2023-VETMED
Marek’s disease (MD) is a huge problem for researchers due to the significant losses in bird flocks, but more importantly, the virus’s mutagenic potential. The purpose of this study was to describe non-classical gross lesions observed in broilers and laying hens that suggest the disease emergence and re-emergence. The survey was conducted on 10 broiler and 4 laying hen flocks. All of the dead birds were necropsied in order to obtain a comprehensive diagnosis of lesions, analysing both macroscopic and microscopic alterations. Marek’s disease occurred in 80% of cases in broilers and 100% of cases in layer hens. The disease struck 26-day-old...