Essays about: "serology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the word serology.

  1. 1. Antibodies in non-vaccinated dogs : a field study on rabies in dogs in Laos

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lisa Mattsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Rabies; neglected zoonoses; serology; Laos; canines; ELISA;

    Abstract : Rabies is a viral, zoonotic disease caused by a rhabdovirus. Most rabies cases occur in wild animals such as bats, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, however, any mammal can get the infection. 99% of all human cases are caused by bites from rabid dogs. Vaccination of dogs is the most effective way to prevent rabies in people. READ MORE

  3. 2. Serology as a diagnostic tool for Parascaris spp. in foals – A pilot study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Agnes Lind af Hageby; [2023]
    Keywords : roundworm; Ascariasis; equine; serodiagnostics; indirect ELISA; AsHb; L3-Lung; Ascaris suum; Anthelmintic resistance;

    Abstract : Parascaris spp. are prevalent equine gastrointestinal nematodes that predominantly infect foals. The infection causes impaired welfare and can have a lethal outcome due to complications such as intestinal obstruction. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Influenza A in Swedish harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) : a serological study

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

    Author : Johanna Johnsson; [2022]
    Keywords : IAV; influenza A; harbour seals; H10N7; marine mammals; Phoca vitulina; serology; Sweden; virus;

    Abstract : Evidence of infection with influenza A has been documented in several different marine mammals. However, large outbreaks with mass mortalities have only been seen in harbour seals. In 2014, the first outbreak with influenza A virus (IAV) in harbour seals in Europe was reported. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating the autoimmunity profiles of Covid-19 patients

    University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

    Author : Alfred Kedhammar; [2021]
    Keywords : Covid-19; SARS-CoV-2; Autoimmunity; Autoantibodies; Cytokines; Covid-19; SARS-CoV-2; Autoimmunitet; Autoantikroppar; Cytokiner;

    Abstract : The clinical severity of Covid-19 varies greatly between individuals, and all underlying risk factors are not yet well understood. Previous studies have shown Covid patients to be enriched with autoantibodies against type I interferons, suggesting autoimmunity may be an underlying factor of susceptibility to severe disease. READ MORE