Essays about: "prevalence of antibodies"

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  1. 1. Seroprevalence of feline panleukopenia virus in domesticated cats in Maasai Mara, Kenya : a possible threat of transmission to wildlife?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Clara Björkholm; [2024]
    Keywords : feline panleukopenia virus; FPV; domestic cat; seroprevalence; Kenya; Maasai Mara; Mara North Conservancy; Mara Cat Project;

    Abstract : Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious virus that can stay stable in the environment for a long period of time. The virus can infect both domesticated cats, wild felids, and other wild animals. It has the highest morbidity and mortality rate in new-born and young kittens. READ MORE

  3. 2. Förekomst av bandmask hos föl i Mälardalen : en jämförelse mellan koprologisk och serologisk diagnostik

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Elvira Nordin; [2024]
    Keywords : Anoplocephala; Cestoder; Prevalens; Häst; Ekvin; ELISA; Flotation;

    Abstract : Anoplocephala perfoliata är den vanligaste bandmasken som hästar infekteras av och infektion med cirka 20 bandmaskar eller fler kan orsaka kolik. Förekomsten av bandmask hos vuxna hästar har studerats i många länder och prevalensen har varierat, i Sverige har undersökningar visat prevalenser mellan 3–65 % vilket bland annat är beroende av analysmetoden. READ MORE

  4. 3. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ronja Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : toxoplasma; toxoplasmosis; domestic cat; Kenya; Masai Mara; zoonosis; public health; seropositivity; seroprevalence;

    Abstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tick-borne diseases in roe deer - seroprevalence, possible cut-off and effects on health

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Matilda Friberg Holm; [2023]
    Keywords : Anaplasma phagocytophilum; Borrelia burgdorferi s.l; tick-borne encephalitis virus; roe deer; Capreolus capreolus; tick-borne pathogens;

    Abstract : Understanding the interaction between roe deer and pathogens could potentially help us improve the health in both roe deer and humans. Here, I focused on broadening our basic understanding about three specific tick-borne pathogens, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. READ MORE

  6. 5. A field study on rabies in dogs in Cambodia : potential antibody titers in non-vaccinated dogs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Jacob Zachrisson; [2023]
    Keywords : rabies; antibodies; ELISA; serology; Southeast Asia; non-vaccinated; canine; immunity;

    Abstract : Rabies is a highly fatal viral disease, capable of infecting virtually all mammalian species. Once symptoms occur mortality is generally considered to be 100%. Each year the virus is responsible for the loss of approximately 59,000 human lives around the world. READ MORE