Essays about: "seropositivity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word seropositivity.
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1. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : 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
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2. Antibodies in non-vaccinated dogs : a field study on rabies in dogs in Laos
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : 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
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3. Höga och långvariga antikroppsnivåer hos hästar efter utbrott av ekvint herpesvirus typ 1 (EHV-1)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : EHV-1 och EHV-4 är vanligt förekommande bland hästar världen över. De orsakar främst respiratorisk sjukdom men infektion med EHV-1 kan också leda till abort och neurologisk sjukdom. EHV4 har endast sporadiskt sett orsaka abort. READ MORE
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4. COVID-19 in cats : prevalence of antibodies in cats in Sweden, concern among owners and development of COVID-19 SIA as the analytical method
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : COVID-19 is a disease which has had great impact on the world in 2020. It has infected millions of people during the year, and been confirmed in animals such as cats, dogs and minks. The receptor ACE2 which is the target for the virus SARS-CoV-2 to use for attachment to the cell, is very similar between cats and humans. READ MORE
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5. Transboundary caprine diseases in Zambia : A study on seroepidemiology and associated risk factors for peste des petits ruminants, foot and mouth disease and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), and foot and mouth disease (FMD) are highly contagious that can rapidly spread throughout a country. Due to the many health effects, and potentially high mortality, they have an extensive impact on the production system. READ MORE
