... considerable interest to determine if the recom-
binant GPCMV used in these studies was capable of
resulting in transplacental infection and conferring mater-
nal and fetal disease in pregnant guinea ... mg/kg) was administered to 4 animals, and
saline diluent (negative control) was administered to 5
animals. Antiviral drug was administered ina single dose,
via intraperitoneal route, 24 hours after ... of infecting
the fetus, inducing disease and mortality, following exper-
imental inoculation of pregnant guinea pigs. Maternal
and fetal GPCMV disease and mortality was abrogated by
antiviral...
... analyses are summarized in Tables 1
and 2. The overall magnitude of combined GPCMV-
induced maternal and fetal mortality in the placebo-
treated, GPCMV-infected group was 5/25 animals (20%;
includes ... infection. Although CMV vaccines are in var-
ious stages of preclinical development, none are currently
licensed for human use. Antiviral agents for CMV, in con-
trast, are available, and have already ... trial. J Pediatr 2003, 143:16-25.
3. Revello MG, Percivalle E, Baldanti F, et al.: Prenatal treatment of
congenital human cytomegalovirus infection by fetal intra-
vascular administration of ganciclovir....
... frequently
observed in interlobular septa and alveolar lumen beyond
granulomas, whereas in bovine lesions they usually did not.
In addition, mineralization had a tendency to locate in
peripheral area than in ... orga-
nisms were confirmed as M. bovi s by their cultural characteristics
[11] and by Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining. The isolate was
negative for niacin test, nitrate reductase, and pyrazinamidase.
PCR ... formalin, routinely processed,
and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) for light microscopic
examination. Replicate sections of the lung and lymph nodes
were also stained with Gram's stain,...
... costocervical vein malformation with anomalous ramification of aortic arch inadog 207
double aortic arches with a normal left aortic arch, and
aberrant left and right subclavian arteries have also ... esophagus and the trachea [18].
Vascular ring anomalies are known to be a common
cause of regurgitation and megaesophagus especially in
weaning dogs. Ninety-five percent of vascular ring
anomalies ... subclavian arteries, and
abnormal termination of the left costocervical vein, are
described.
Materials and Methods
A 7-years old female German shepherd dogin good
health was presented for euthanasia....
... Leitner M, Aurich JE, Galabova G, Aurich C, Walter I.
Lectin binding patterns in normal canine endometrium and in
bitches with pyometra and cystic endometrial hyperplasia.
Histol Histopathol 2003, ... surface.
Significant changes in the structure of the canine
endometrium are associated with degeneration of luminal
epithelium, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, pyometra and
adenocarcinoma [1,6]. The basic ... hyperplasia
were often accompanied by focal calcification (Fig. 3).
Scattered inflammatory cells were observed in the
endometrial stroma and mucinous material was protruded
from endometrial surface.
Significant...
... playing
and minimal use of restrain. Postoperative oral cephalexin
therapy (Youngil Pharmaceutical, Korea, 25 mg/kg, qid)
was continued for 1 week.
Physical, radiographic examinations and medical ... 170 Nam-Soo Kim et al.
prepared and when it reached a doughy state, it was thumb
packed into the acetabular bed filling the anchor holes and
lining the surface. The acetabular cup was then seated ... re-establishing normal, pain-free limb function
and joint mechanics in dogs with hip dysplasia and
associated osteoarthritis, chronic luxation, fractures, failed
femoral head and neck excision, and avascular...
...
enophthalmos, and prolapsed nictitans for 2 days following
sudden onset. According to history taking, ophthalmic,
neurological, and radiological examination, the patient was
diagnosed with idiopathic ... J Am Vet Med Assoc
1989, 195, 369-373.
7. Kimura K, Masuda K, Wakayama I. Changes in skin blood
flow and skin sympathetic nerve activity in response to
manual acupuncture stimulation in ... prolapsed nictitans; the dog
was alert during the examination. Other signs were not
found after neurological and otoscopic examination, and
complete blood counts, serum protein, and urine analysis...
... cognitive abnormalities. Upon neurological
examination, the animal appeared demented and showed a
left head tilt, asymmetric ataxia and hypermetria. Postural
reactions were abnormal on the ... the fact
that a large portion of the tumour was located intracranially,
it is uncertain whether performing a partial craniectomy
would be feasible and whether it would help alleviate the
dog s ... genomic or genetic alterations that are implicated in its
initiation and progression.
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