Essays about: "serology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the word serology.
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1. 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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2. Serology as a diagnostic tool for Parascaris spp. in foals – A pilot study
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : 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
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3. A field study on rabies in dogs in Cambodia : potential antibody titers in non-vaccinated dogs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : 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
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4. Influenza A in Swedish harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) : a serological study
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : 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
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5. Investigating the autoimmunity profiles of Covid-19 patients
University essay from KTH/ProteinvetenskapAbstract : 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