Veterinární medicína, 2004 (vol. 49), issue 4
Post-parturitional changes in the proportion of CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes in Toxocara canis-infected mice and their offspring
K. Reiterova, O. Tomasovicova, P. Dubinsky
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):103-108 | DOI: 10.17221/5682-VETMED 
The aim of this study was to determine the post-parturitional changes in the proportion of the splenic CD4+ and CD8+ subpopulation of T lymphocytes after the birth of Toxocara canis infected C57Bl/6 mice and their offspring in relation to the intensity of infection. In mothers infected on the day of mating the proportion of CD4+ T lymphocytes showed an increase for the period of 21 days after the birth in comparison with the control group of the mothers. Conversely, the proportion of CD8+ T lymphocytes showed a significant decline throughout the whole course of the observation. In the offspring of infected mothers the initial increase of CD4+...
Pancarpal and pantarsal arthrodesis applications using compression plates in dogs
S. Ozsoy, K. Altunatmaz
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):109-114 | DOI: 10.17221/5683-VETMED
Pancarpal arthrodesis was carried out in 6 dogs and pantarsal arthrodesis in 3 dogs, which could not use their extremities due to various reasons. For arthrodesis, 3 and 4 mm thick compression plates were used. The application was done on the dorsal aspect. Fusion was radiographically seen to have formed between post-operative 45-75 days in 10 joints belonging to 9 cases. The plate broke in one case. With the exception of 1 case, functional recovery was achieved in all cases accompanied with varying degrees of lameness. While the material was removed from 1 case in which the plate broke and another in which a chronic wound developed in the operation...
Brucellosis in wild boar (Sus scrofa) in the Republic of Croati
Z. Cvetnic, J. Toncic, S. Spicic, M. Lojkic, S. Terzic, L. Jemersic, A. Humski, S. Curic, M. Mitak, B. Habrun, M. Brstilo, M. Ocepek, B. Krt
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):115-122 | DOI: 10.17221/5684-VETMED
During the years 2001 and 2002 on seven localities in Croatiaa survey on the prevalence of brucellosis in wild boar was carried out. The survey included 271 (52.7%) female and 243 (47.3%) male animals between 7 months and 4 years of age and weighing from 14 to 135 kg. On that occasion 514 blood samples of wild boar were serologically analysed. For serological analysis indirect enzyme immunoassay (iELISA), Rose Bengal test (RBT), complement fixation test (CFT) and slow agglutination test (SAT) were used. In all of the wild boar from all of the localities investigated positive reactions to brucellosis were established. Most of the positive reactions...
Nerves originating from brachial plexus in the porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
A. Aydin
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):123-128 | DOI: 10.17221/5685-VETMED
In this study, dissemination of forelimb's nerves of the porcupine (Hystrix cristata) was investigated. Four porcupines (two males and two females) were used and nerves originating from brachial their plexus were dissected. Origin and dissemination of forelimb's nerves orginated from brachial plexus constituted from cranial and caudal trunks were examined. Suprascapular nerve and the first branch of subscapular nerve orginated from cranial and caudal part of cranial trunk, respectively. Nerves orginated from caudal trunk, pectoral cranial nerves, constituted four branches spreading in pectoral muscles. Musculocutenoeus nerve gives a branche...
Chlamydia (Chlamydophila) pneumoniae in animals: a review
L. Pospisil, J. Canderle
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):129-134 | DOI: 10.17221/5686-VETMED
An important discovery in the last couple of years is that humans are not the only natural hosts with which C. pneumoniae is the primary cause for the disease. Successively, the C. pneumoniae strain was isolated from horses, koala bears affected by ocular and genital infection, Australian and African frogs, from a Tanzanian chameleon, a green sea turtle living in the Cayman Islands, an iguana, puff adders and a Burmese python. All of the animals in which the C. pneumoniae was confirmed, were suffering from some form of illness that is also typical in humans when affected by this chlamydial species. All strains also showed...
The importance of dogs in eco-epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis: a review
M. Bhide, M. Travnicek, J. Curlik, A. Stefancikova
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):135-142 | DOI: 10.17221/5687-VETMED
Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, is endemic in most of the regions in Europe. Pathogen circulates in nature involving ticks vector (mainly Ixodes ricinus in Europe) and wide spectrum of reservoir animals like rodents, game animals, birds as well as pets. Considering the close association of a dog and humans, and their similar activities in nature, it is necessary to evaluate the significance of a dog as an important animal in ecology and epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis. Antibody profile in Lyme disease is the most characteristic feature in dogs that helps to evaluate the changes in disease prevalence in particular area and helps...
Acquired esophageal stricture in the dog: a case report
M. Vlasin, R. Husnik, T. Fichtel, L. Rauserova
Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(4):143-147 | DOI: 10.17221/5688-VETMED
Complicated case, which after several surgical interventions ended up with an acquired esophageal stricture is presented. The possibility of reflux esophagitis should be kept in mind during postoperative period, especially in primarily troubled patients. An early management of reflux esophagitis could prevent such a condition successfully and help taking full control of a patient after surgery. This report describes etiology of the problem, follows its dynamics, as well as evaluates treatment options suggested in textbook against options available and those finally applied after consulting the owner. Authors try to point out cardial incompetence as...