Resultado da pesquisa (8)
Termo utilizado na pesquisa Sá J.C.
#1 - Evaluation of infection by Borrelia sp. in domestic and wild mammals and ticks from the Catimbau National Park, Pernambuco
Abstract in English:
Spirochetes in the genus Borrelia (Spirochaetes) are the etiological agents of two zoonotic diseases that have rodents as reservoirs: the Lyme disease, transmitted by ixodid ticks (Ixodidae), and tick-borne relapsing fever, which is transmitted mostly by argasid ticks (Argasidae). The information on the epidemiology of pathogens that affect animals is scarce, especially in places that have been barely studied, such as the Caatinga biome. Thus, in the present study, we aimed to detect DNA of Borrelia in the blood of wild and domestic mammals, as well as in ticks collected in the Catimbau National Park, State of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. Blood was collected from 77 captured wild animals belonging to Didelphidae (45), Echimyidae (21), Cricetidae (7), Caviidae (2), and Dasypodidae (2) families. Additionally, blood samples from 120 sheep, 119 goats, 70 dogs, and 47 cattle were obtained. A total of 286 ticks were collected in the environment and identified as Ornithodoros cf. tabajara (188) and Ornithodoros rietcorreai (98); in addition, larvae of Ornithodoros spp. were collected on Thrichomys laurentius (4 specimens) and Monodelphis domestica (1); larvae of O. rietcorreai on Didelphis albiventris (2) and T. laurentius (1); Amblyomma parvum on T. laurentius (4); Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) on dogs (121) and Rhipicephalus microplus on cattle (47). All blood samples, 120 free-living ticks, 46 O. rietcorreai and 74 O. cf. tabajara, and 12 R. sanguineus s.l. were submitted to DNA extraction to perform a polymerase chain reaction (nested PCR), aiming at amplifying a fragment of the flaB gene present in all species of Borrelia. Only one free-living specimen of O. cf. tabajara (1.3%) was positive. Negative detections in mammals may be related to the absence of infection or the low concentration of the spirochetes in the hosts. The low prevalence of Borrelia found in ticks can be explained by the low infection rates that these spirochetes depict in their vectors. New studies focusing on the detection of antibodies, as well as on the sequencing and isolating Borrelia spp. should be encouraged for a better understanding of the epidemiology of these bacterial agents in the region.
Abstract in Portuguese:
No gênero Borrelia (Spirochaetes) encontram-se dois grupos de agentes responsáveis por duas doenças zoonóticas, que têm roedores como reservatórios e acometem humanos: o grupo de Lyme, transmitido por carrapatos ixodídeos, e a febre recorrente, que pode ser transmitida por carrapatos argasídeos ou piolhos. Poucas são as informações sobre epidemiologia e agentes patogênicos que acometem animais, podendo representar uma riquíssima fonte de informações, principalmente em locais nunca estudados, pois podem ser bioindicadores de qualidade do ambiente e saúde. Desta forma, no presente estudo foi realizada a pesquisa de Borrelia spp. em amostras de sangue de mamíferos silvestres e domésticos, assim como de carrapatos, do Parque Nacional do Catimbau, Pernambuco. Foi realizada a captura e colheita sanguínea de 77 animais pertencentes às famílias Didelphidae (45), Echimyidae (21), Cricetidae (7), Caviidae (2) e Dasypodidae (2). Adicionalmente, amostras de sangue foram obtidas de 120 ovinos, 119 caprinos, 70 cães e 47 bovinos. Foram coletados 286 carrapatos no ambiente, identificados como Ornithodoros cf. tabajara (188) e Ornithodoros rietcorreai (98); além de carrapatos coletados nos animais: Ornithodoros spp. em Thrichomys laurentius (4 espécimes) e Monodelphis domestica (1); O. rietcorreai em Didelphis albiventris (2) e T. laurentius (1); Amblyomma parvum em T. laurentius (4); Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) em cães (121) e R. microplus em bovinos (47). Todas as amostras sanguíneas, 120 carrapatos de vida livre, sendo 46 O. rietcorreai e 74 O. cf. tabajara, e 12 R. sanguineus s. l. foram submetidos à extração de DNA para realização da reação em cadeia da polimerase (nested-PCR), visando amplificação de um fragmento do gene flaB presente em todas as espécies de Borrelia. Não houve amplificação nas amostras sanguíneas dos animais, no entanto em um espécime de O. cf. tabajara de vida livre (1,3%) foi detectado o DNA de Borrelia. A não detecção nos mamíferos pode estar relacionada com a ausência de infecção ou à baixa concentração do agente nos hospedeiros. A baixa prevalência encontrada nos carrapatos pode ser justificada devido à baixa infecção nos vetores. Novos estudos focando na determinação de anticorpos, assim como no sequenciamento e isolamento de Borrelia devem ser estimulados para uma melhor compreensão da epidemiologia do agente na região.
#2 - Molecular and serological detection of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses and ticks in Maranhão, Brazil, 37(12):1416-1422
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Nogueira R.M.S., Silva A.B., Sato T.P., Sá J.C., Santos A.C.G., Amorim Filho E.F., Vale T.L. & Gazêta G.S. 2017. Molecular and serological detection of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses and ticks in Maranhão, Brazil. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 37(12):1416-1422. Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, São Luis, MA 65055-970, Brazil. E-mail: grita62@hotmail.com
Equine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the intraeytrhocytic protozoans Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. It has been reported as a main equine parasitic disease. In addition, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, the causative agent of granulocytic ehrlichiosis, causes a seasonal disease in horses. Both diseases, can be detrimental to animal health. In this sense, blood samples and ticks were collected from 97 horses raised in the microregion of Baixada Maranhense, Maranhão State, Brazil. Serum samples were subjected to Indirect Fluorescence Antibody Test (IFAT) and blood samples and ticks to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to evaluate the infection by Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The overall seroprevalence was 38.14%, 18.55% and 11.34% for T. equi, B. caballi and A. phagocytophilum, respectively. The results of PCR from blood samples showed 13.40% and 3.09% positive samples to T. equi and B. caballi, respectively. A total of 170 tick specimens were collected and identified as Dermacentor nitens, Amblyomma cajennense sensu lato and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. It was detected 2.35% (4/170) and 0.59% (1/170) positive tick samples by PCR for T. equi and B. caballi, respectively. All samples were negative to A. phagocytophilum. No statically difference (p>0.05) was observed when gender, age, use of ectoparasiticide and tick presence were analyzed. A BLASTn analysis of the sequenced samples indicated 97 to 100% similarity with T. equi 18S rRNA gene sequences in GenBank and 98 to 100% with B. caballi. Genetic analysis classified the obtained sequences as T. equi and B. caballi cluster, respectively. It can be concluded that these pathogens occur and are circulating in the studied area.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Nogueira R.M.S., Silva A.B., Sato T.P., Sá J.C., Santos A.C.G., Amorim Filho E.F., Vale T.L. & Gazêta G.S. 2017. Molecular and serological detection of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses and ticks in Maranhão, Brazil. [Detecção molecular e serológica de Theileria equi, Babesia caballi e Anaplasma phagocytophilum em equinos e carrapatos no Maranhão.] Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 37(12):1416-1422. Departamento de Patologia, Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, São Luis, MA 65055-970, Brazil. E-mail: grita62@hotmail.com
A piroplasmose equina é uma doença transmitida por carrapatos causada pelos protozoários intraeritrocitários Babesia caballi e Theileria equi. É relatada como uma doença parasitária comum em equinos. Além disso, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, o agente causal da ehrlichiose granulocítica, causa uma doença sazonal em equinos. Ambas as doenças, podem ser prejudiciais para a saúde animal. Nesse sentido, amostras de sangue e carrapatos foram coletadas de 97 cavalos criados na microrregião da Baixada Maranhense, estado do Maranhão, Brasil. As amostras de soro foram submetidas ao Teste de Imunofluorescência Indireta (RIFI) e amostras de sangue e os carrapatos a Reação da Polimerase em Cadeia (PCR) para avaliar a infecção por Theileria equi, Babesia caballi e Anaplasma phagocytophilum. A prevalência foi de 38,14%, 18,55% e 11,34% para T. equi, B. caballi e A. phagocytophilum, respectivamente. Os resultados da PCR para as amostras de sangue demonstraram 13,40% e 3,09% de positividade para T. equi e B. caballi, respectivamente. Um total de 170 specimens de carrapatos foi coletado e foram identificados Dermacentor nitens, Amblyomma cajennense sensu lato and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Obteve-se 2,35% (4/170) e 0,59% (1/170) positivos por PCR para T. equi e B. caballi, respectivamente. Todas as amostras foram negativas para A. phagocytophilum. Não houve diferença estatística significativa (p>0.05) em relação ao sexo, idade, uso de ectoparasiticida e presença de carrapatos. A análise BLASTn das amostras sequenciadas para gene 18S rRNA indicaram 97 a 100% de similaridade com T. equi e 98-100% com B. caballi no GenBank. Análises genéticas classificaram as sequencias obtidas no mesmo clado que T. equi e B. caballi, respectivamente. Podemos concluir que estes patógenos estão circulando na área de estudo.
#3 - Morphological and ultrastructural aspects of Crotalus durissus terrificus blood cells, 37(2):183-194
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Kindlovits L.M., Miranda F.J.B., Damasceno-Sá J.C., Da Matta R.A. & Almosny N.R.P. 2017. [Morphological and ultrastructural aspects of Crotalus durissus terrificus blood cells.] Aspectos morfológicos e ultraestruturais de células sanguíneas de Crotalus durissus terrificus. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 37(2):183-194. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Vital Brazil Filho 64, Niterói, RJ 24230-360, Brazil. E-mail: almosny@gmail.com
Hematological evaluation, important for the diagnostic by the small domestic animal clinician, has become common in wildlife clinic, and for handling and study of the physiology of various species. Given the increased demand for drug production of pharmaceutical importance, the breeding of venomous snakes has become common and is already recognized as production. Knowledge of the management and clinics of snakes is still insufficient and their mortality is high. Although some hematological studies have already been conducted in the rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus), the analyzed data are still insufficient, especially with respect to the characterization of blood cells, and few electron microscopy studies have been performed on snakes. In order to characterize morphologically blood cells with light and ultrastructural microscopy, blood samples from 52 individuals of subspecies of Crotalus durissus terrificus were collected to perform blood smears and ultrastructural evaluation. It was concluded that hematologic Giemsa staining allows morphological evaluation and differentiation of the blood cells as well as of snake hemoparasites. The ultrastructural evaluation will highlight the cell organelles and differentiation between cells, including leukocyte types; although still further studies are needed to elucidate the hypothesis of eosinophils in the species studied as also is necessary a better characterization of azurophilic beads to confirm a possible difference between the typical monocyte and the azurophilic.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Kindlovits L.M., Miranda F.J.B., Damasceno-Sá J.C., Da Matta R.A. & Almosny N.R.P. 2017. [Morphological and ultrastructural aspects of Crotalus durissus terrificus blood cells.] Aspectos morfológicos e ultraestruturais de células sanguíneas de Crotalus durissus terrificus. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 37(2):183-194. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Vital Brazil Filho 64, Niterói, RJ 24230-360, Brazil. E-mail: almosny@gmail.com
A avaliação hematológica, de importância comprovada como um meio auxiliar de diagnóstico ao clínico de pequenos animais domésticos, vem se tornando comum em animais selvagens não apenas para a clínica, mas para a avaliação do manejo e como estudo auxiliar para a fisiologia das várias espécies. Tendo em vista o aumento da demanda para a produção de várias drogas de importância farmacêutica, a criação de serpentes peçonhentas vem se tornando comum a ponto destes animais já serem reconhecidos como sendo de produção. O conhecimento do manejo e da clínica destes animais ainda é escasso e a mortalidade é elevada nos criatórios, tornando urgente a ampliação destes. Embora alguns estudos hematológicos já tenham sido realizados em cascavéis (Crotalus durissus) os dados analisados ainda são insipientes, notadamente em relação à caracterização das células do sangue e poucos estudos em microscopia eletrônica foram realizados em serpentes. Com o objetivo de caracterizar as células sanguíneas morfologicamente, sob microscopia óptica e ultraestrutural, foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 52 de indivíduos da subespécie Crotalus durissus terrificus para a realização de esfregaços sanguíneos e avaliação ultraestrutural. Concluiu-se que a coloração hematológica de Giemsa permite a avaliação morfológica e a diferenciação das células sanguíneas em serpentes assim como a visualização de hemoparasitos. A avaliação ultraestrutural permite evidenciar as organelas celulares e a diferenciação entre as células, inclusive entre os tipos leucocitários, porém ainda são necessários outros estudos para que seja elucidada a hipótese da existência dos eosinófilos na espécie estudada assim como é necessária melhor caracterização dos grânulos dos azurófilos para que se confirme uma possível diferença entre os monócitos típicos e os azurófilos.
#4 - Isolation and culture of neurons and neurospheres from chicken brain cortex, 33(Supl.1):45-50
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Crepaldi C.R., Merighe G.K.F., Laure H.J., Rosa J.C., Meirelles F.V. & Cerqueira César M. 2013. [Isolation and culture of neurons and neurospheres from chicken brain cortex.] Isolamento e cultivo de neurônios e neuroesferas de córtex cerebral aviar. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 33(Supl.1):45-50. Laboratório de Neurociência e Proteômica, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Brazil. E-mail: mccesar@usp.br
Cell culture methods are used for studies of protein interactions in neural cells, helping to detect the interactome of proteins linked to generation of central nervous system diseases. For this reason, neural cells and neurospheres isolated from cortical chicken brain are a current model for studies of neurological diseases, such as epilepsy. Chicken brain has key characteristics on its proteome, with a differential expression of proteins linked to energy metabolism, some of them (VDAC 1 and VDAC 2) play an important role in understanding mechanism of refractory epilepsy. Using the methods described, we found neurospheres, in which cells grow in structures with the ideal diameter of 100-200µm within seven days after isolation. Neurospheres differentiation was obtained after adhesion of these cells to surfaces coated with poly-D-Lysine, detected by migration of fibers inside them. Unlike neurospheres, neurons extended neurites after 11 days of isolation. Here we describe a method to isolate and culture neurons and neurospheres from chicken cerebral cortex. Such “in vitro” model can be utilized on studies of neuronal protein differential expression and interaction. Cultures of isolated neurons represent an accessible model on studies of apoptosis and channel blockers of key proteins linked to brain metabolism.
Abstract in Portuguese:
RESUMO.- Crepaldi C.R., Merighe G.K.F., Laure H.J., Rosa J.C., Meirelles F.V. & Cerqueira César M. 2013. [Isolation and culture of neurons and neurospheres from chicken brain cortex.] Isolamento e cultivo de neurônios e neuroesferas de córtex cerebral aviar. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 33(Supl.1):45-50. Laboratório de Neurociência e Proteômica, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Brazil. E-mail: mccesar@usp.br
Métodos de cultivo celular são convenientes na realização de análises funcionais de alterações/interações protéicas das células neuronais, auxiliando a decifrar o interactoma de proteínas chaves na neurogênese de doenças do Sistema Nervoso Central. Por esse motivo, culturas de neurônios e neuroesferas isolados do córtex cerebral aviar representam um modelo acessível para o estudo de diversas doenças neurológicas, tal como a epilepsia. A espécie aviar apresenta peculiaridades em seu proteoma neuronal, visto a presença de uma expressão diferenciada de proteínas chaves no metabolismo energético cerebral, algumas destas (VDAC1 e VDAC2) desempenham papel importante na compreensão do mecanismo da epilepsia refratária. A metodologia estabelecida no presente estudo obteve cultivo de neuroeferas, onde as células cresceram tipicamente em aglomerados atingindo, dentro de 7 dias, o diâmetro ideal de 100-200 µm. A diferenciação celular das neuroesferas foi obtida após a aderência destas às placas tratadas com poli-D-lisina, evidenciada pela migração de fibras do interior da neuroesfera. Ao contrário das neuroesferas, os neurônios em cultivo extenderam seus neuritos após 11 dias de isolamento. Tal modelo in vitro pode ser utilizado com sucesso na identificação das variáveis neuroproteômicas, propiciando uma avaliação global das alterações dinâmicas e suas interações protéicas. Tal modelo pode ter aplicações em estudos dos efeitos de indutores da morte celular e bloqueadores de canais de membrana mitocondriais em proteínas chaves do metabolismo energético cerebral.
#5 - Diagnóstico de raiva no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, de 1985 a 2007, p.515-520
Abstract in English:
ABSTRACT.- Teixeira T.F., Holz C.L., Caixeta S.P.M.B., Dezen D., Cibulski S.P., Silva J.R., Rosa J.C.A., Schmidt E., Ferreira J.C., Batista H.B.C.R., Caldas E., Franco A.C. & Roehe P.M. 2008. [Rabies diagnosis in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from 1985 to 2007.] Diagnóstico de raiva no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, de 1985 a 2007. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 28(10):515-520. Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Fepagro-Saúde Animal, Cx. Postal 2076, Porto Alegre, RS 90001-970, Brazil. E-mail: proehe@ufrgs.br
The results of 23 years of rabies diagnosis carried out at the Veterinary Research Institute Desidério Finamor, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil, are reported. From 1985 to 2007, a total of 23.460 specimens were examined, corresponding to 95% of the total number of samples submitted to rabies laboratory diagnosis notified within the state. Diagnostic methods included standard techniques such as the fluorescent antibody test (FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). No cases of human rabies occurred in the period. Rabies virus (RV) was detected in 739 specimens (3.1%), from which 656 (88.7%) were from cattle. The virus was also identified in specimens from 23 dogs (3.1%), 21 horses (2.9%), 29 bats (4.0%), 4 cats (0.5%), 3 sheep (0.4%), 2 pigs (0.27%) and a wild animal of undetermined species (0.13%). The last case of rabies associated with a canine variant was diagnosed in 1988. Two cases of rabies associated with bat variant viruses were reported, in a domestic cat (2001) and in a dog (2007). In cattle, a marked tendency to a decrease in the number of cases was detected in the examined period. In contrast, an increase in the number of cases in haematophagous as well as in non haematophagous bats is noticed. However, as the number of bat specimens submitted for diagnosis has increased, this finding most likely reflects a higher degree of awareness on the possible role for bats in the rabies transmission cycle, rather than any particular changes on the virus or its hosts.
Abstract in Portuguese:
ABSTRACT.- Teixeira T.F., Holz C.L., Caixeta S.P.M.B., Dezen D., Cibulski S.P., Silva J.R., Rosa J.C.A., Schmidt E., Ferreira J.C., Batista H.B.C.R., Caldas E., Franco A.C. & Roehe P.M. 2008. [Rabies diagnosis in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from 1985 to 2007.] Diagnóstico de raiva no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, de 1985 a 2007. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 28(10):515-520. Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Fepagro-Saúde Animal, Cx. Postal 2076, Porto Alegre, RS 90001-970, Brazil. E-mail: proehe@ufrgs.br
The results of 23 years of rabies diagnosis carried out at the Veterinary Research Institute Desidério Finamor, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil, are reported. From 1985 to 2007, a total of 23.460 specimens were examined, corresponding to 95% of the total number of samples submitted to rabies laboratory diagnosis notified within the state. Diagnostic methods included standard techniques such as the fluorescent antibody test (FAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT). No cases of human rabies occurred in the period. Rabies virus (RV) was detected in 739 specimens (3.1%), from which 656 (88.7%) were from cattle. The virus was also identified in specimens from 23 dogs (3.1%), 21 horses (2.9%), 29 bats (4.0%), 4 cats (0.5%), 3 sheep (0.4%), 2 pigs (0.27%) and a wild animal of undetermined species (0.13%). The last case of rabies associated with a canine variant was diagnosed in 1988. Two cases of rabies associated with bat variant viruses were reported, in a domestic cat (2001) and in a dog (2007). In cattle, a marked tendency to a decrease in the number of cases was detected in the examined period. In contrast, an increase in the number of cases in haematophagous as well as in non haematophagous bats is noticed. However, as the number of bat specimens submitted for diagnosis has increased, this finding most likely reflects a higher degree of awareness on the possible role for bats in the rabies transmission cycle, rather than any particular changes on the virus or its hosts.
#6 - Caracterização antigênica e molecular de oito amostras do virus da doença de Aujeszky isoladas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul em 2003, p.21-24
Abstract in English:
D'Ávila da Silva A., Sortica V.A., Braga A.C., Spilki F.R., Franco A.C., Esteves P.A., Rijsewijk F., Rosa J.C.A., Batista H.B.C.R., Oliveira A.P. & Roehe P.M. 2005. [Antigenic and molecular characterization of eight samples of Aujeszky’s disease virus isolated in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2003.] Caracterização antigênica e molecular de oito amostras do virus da doença de Aujeszky isoladas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul em 2003. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 25(1):21-24. Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor (IPVDF), Fepagro Saúde Animal, Estrada do Conde 6000, Cx. Postal 47, Eldorado do Sul, RS 92990-000, Brazil. E-mail: proehe@ufrgs.br
Pseudorabies or Aujeszky’s disease (AD), caused by pseudorabies virus (PRV) is a major concern in swine production. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, AD was only detected in 1954, in cattle. In 2003 two outbreaks of encephalitis occurred on the northern region of the state, close to the border with the state of Santa Catarina. Pseudorabies virus (PRV) was isolated from distinct farms within the region and subjected to antigenic and genomic analyses. These isolates were compared with prototype strains NIA-3 and NP. Antigenic characterization with a panel of monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) directed to viral glycoproteins (gB, gC, gD and gE,) was performed by an imunoperoxidase monolayer assay (IPMA) on infected cell monolayers. Genomic characterization was carried out by restriction enzyme analysis (REA) of the whole DNA viral genome with Bam HI. The antigenic profile of the eight isolates from Rio Grande do Sul as well as strains NIA-3 and NP were similar. REA analysis revealed that all isolates from Rio Grande do Sul displayed a genomic type II arrangement, a genotype often found in other outbreaks of AD previously reported in other Brazilian states. The results obtained suggest that the eight isolates examined here were similar.
Abstract in Portuguese:
D'Ávila da Silva A., Sortica V.A., Braga A.C., Spilki F.R., Franco A.C., Esteves P.A., Rijsewijk F., Rosa J.C.A., Batista H.B.C.R., Oliveira A.P. & Roehe P.M. 2005. [Antigenic and molecular characterization of eight samples of Aujeszky’s disease virus isolated in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2003.] Caracterização antigênica e molecular de oito amostras do virus da doença de Aujeszky isoladas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul em 2003. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 25(1):21-24. Instituto de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor (IPVDF), Fepagro Saúde Animal, Estrada do Conde 6000, Cx. Postal 47, Eldorado do Sul, RS 92990-000, Brazil. E-mail: proehe@ufrgs.br
Pseudorabies or Aujeszky’s disease (AD), caused by pseudorabies virus (PRV) is a major concern in swine production. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, AD was only detected in 1954, in cattle. In 2003 two outbreaks of encephalitis occurred on the northern region of the state, close to the border with the state of Santa Catarina. Pseudorabies virus (PRV) was isolated from distinct farms within the region and subjected to antigenic and genomic analyses. These isolates were compared with prototype strains NIA-3 and NP. Antigenic characterization with a panel of monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) directed to viral glycoproteins (gB, gC, gD and gE,) was performed by an imunoperoxidase monolayer assay (IPMA) on infected cell monolayers. Genomic characterization was carried out by restriction enzyme analysis (REA) of the whole DNA viral genome with Bam HI. The antigenic profile of the eight isolates from Rio Grande do Sul as well as strains NIA-3 and NP were similar. REA analysis revealed that all isolates from Rio Grande do Sul displayed a genomic type II arrangement, a genotype often found in other outbreaks of AD previously reported in other Brazilian states. The results obtained suggest that the eight isolates examined here were similar.
#7 - Monoclonal antibody differentiation between bovine herpesviruses type 1 and 5, 17(1):41-44
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ABSTRACT.- Roehe P.M., Silva T.C., Nardi N.B., Oliveira L.G. & Rosa J.C.A. 1997. [Monoclonal antibody differentiation between bovine herpesviruses type 1 and 5.] Diferenciação entre os vírus da rinotraqueíte infecciosa bovina (BHV-1) e herpesvírus da encefalite bovina (BHV-5) com anticorpos monoclonais. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 17(1):41-44. Centro de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Caixa Postal 2076, Porto Alegre, RS 90001-970, Brazil.
Bovine Herpesviruses (BHV) type 1 (BHV-1) and type 5 (BHV-5) were analysed by immunoperoxidase staining with a panei of monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) prepared against BHV antigens. One of the Mabs recognized ali BHV isolates tested. The remainder four mabs recognized only BHV-1 samples, including standard laboratory strains. Ali isolates associated with clinical cases of encephalitis (BHV-5) displayed a pattern of reactivity distinct from that of viruses isolated from syndromes associated with BHV-1 infections. The results obtained indicate that such Mabs allowed the differentiation between BHV-1 and BHV-5, with a perfect correlation between the clinical pictures and the patterns of reactivity in vitro.
Abstract in Portuguese:
SINOPSE.- Roehe P.M., Silva T.C., Nardi N.B., Oliveira L.G. & Rosa J.C.A. 1997. [Monoclonal antibody differentiation between bovine herpesviruses type 1 and 5.] Diferenciação entre os vírus da rinotraqueíte infecciosa bovina (BHV-1) e herpesvírus da encefalite bovina (BHV-5) com anticorpos monoclonais. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 17(1):41-44. Centro de Pesquisas Veterinárias Desidério Finamor, Caixa Postal 2076, Porto Alegre, RS 90001-970, Brazil.
Amostras de herpesvírus bovinos (BHV) tipo 1 (Virus da Rinotraqueíte Infecciosa BovinaNulvovaginite Pustular Infecciosa; BHV-1) e tipo 5 (Herpesvírus da Encefalite Bovina; BHV-5) tiveram seu perfil de reatividade analisado em testes de imunoperoxidase frente a um painel composto por cinco anticorpos monoclonais (AcM) produzidos contra antígenos de BHV-1. Um dos AcM reconheceu todas as amostras de BHV examinadas. Os quatro AcM restantes reconheceram somente amostras de BHV-1. Todas as amostras isoladas de casos de encefalites (BHV-5) apresentaram um padrão de reação distinto daquelas isoladas de outros síndromes associados à infecção pelo BHV-1. Os resultados obtidos indicam que os AcM avaliados permitem a diferenciação entre amostras de BHV-1 e BHV-5, havendo perfeita correlação entre os quadros clínicos observados com os perfis de reatividade obtidos in vitro.
#8 - Rotavirus in swine in the southem region of Brazil
Abstract in English:
The occurrence of rotavirus infection was studied in faeces of diarrhoeic swine in 32 farms of 22 municipalities from the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. From a total number of 231 faecal samples collected from piglets aging 1 to 60 days, 43 (18.6%) were positive by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), and 42 (17.7%) were positive by an enzyme immunoassay (ELISA). With the exception of 1 sample, the electropherotypes observed were consistent with the description of classical group A rotavirus. in 5 samples rotavirus was detected by ELISA and not by PAGE, whereas the inverse occurred in 7 samples. Studies with faecal dilutions of positive faeces demonstrated that the discrepancies probably were not due to differences in virus concentration. The presence of IgG was confirmed in one sample PAGE positive - ELISA negative, suggesting the presence of immune complexes that may have interfered in the results obtained. Bacteriological and parasitological examinations in 75 samples showed the presence of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in 8 (10.7%) samples and Treponema hyodysenteriae in 6 (8%). in no sample were parasites detected. In only one sample E. coli and rotavirus were detected together, suggesting low incidence of the association bacteria-viruses. However, the severity of the outbreak where association was detected was greater than in the others. The age distribution of rotavirus infection in the piglets showed that 90% occurred in animals between 15 and 30 days old.
Abstract in Portuguese:
A ocorrência de infecção por rotavirus foi estudada em granjas de suínos acometidos de diarréia em 32 propriedades de 22 municípios do Rio Grande do Sul e Santa Catarina. De um total de 231 amostras fecais coletadas de leitões na faixa etária de 1 a 60 dias, 43 (18,6%) foram positivas pela técnica de eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida (PAGE) e 42 (17,7%) pelo ensaio imúnoenzimático (ELISA). Com a exceção de um caso, os eletroferotipos observados foram consistentes com a descrição dos rotavirus "clássicos" do grupo A. Em 5 amostras o rotavirus foi detectado por ELISA e não por PAGE, enquanto que a situação inversa ocorreu em 7 casos. Estudos com diluições de fezes positivas demonstraram que as discrepâncias observadas provavelmente não foram devidas a diferenças nas concentrações de vírus. A presença de IgG foi verificada em uma amostra PAGE positiva ELISA negativa, sugerindo a presença de complexos imunes que poderiam ser a causa de discrepâncias entre os métodos de diagnóstico. Exames bacteriológicos e parasitológicos em 75 amostras revelaram a presença de Escherichia coli enteropatogênica em 8 (10, 7%) e Treponema hyodysenteriae em 6 (8%). Em nenhum caso foram detectados parasitos. Em somente um caso E. coli foi encontrada em associação com rotavirus, que clinicamente mostrou maior gravidade do que nos demais. A distribuição da infecção por faixas etárias revelou que 79% dos casos foram verificados em animais de 15 a 30 dias.
