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Prevalence of dog erythrocyte antigen 1, determined via immunochromatography, in domestic dogs in Korea
2018
Kim, E., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Choe, C., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Yoo, J.G., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Oh, S.I., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Jung, Y., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Cho, A., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Kim, S., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea | Do, Y.J., National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea
Blood group determination in dogs is an important factor in transfusion medicine to minimize immediate or delayed adverse reactions after red blood cells transfusion in small animal clinics. Dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1 is the most important blood type due to its high degree of antigenicity causing acute transfusion adverse reactions. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of DEA 1 in various dog breeds in Korea. As a result of testing 592 blood samples from more than 35 dog breeds, DEA 1 blood typing for each breed showed that 57.8% of Malteses, 63.3% of Poodles, 76.2% of Mastiff-like dogs, 72.5% of Pomeranians, 47.7% of Shih Tzus, 70.3% of mixed breeds, 60.0% of Yorkshire Terriers, and 71.4% of Beagles were DEA 1-positive. Miniature Schnauzers and Jindo breeds had a significantly high prevalence (100%) of DEA 1-positive dogs compared to that in other small breed dogs. This is the first report of immunochromatography-detected DEA 1 prevalence in various domestic dog breeds. Although additional studies need clarifying the potential blood transfusion risks in domestic breed dogs with DEA 1, the results of this study may be useful when selecting a blood donor.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Disappearance of pericardial effusion by suspected pericardial-pleural fistula in a Miniature Schnauzer dog
2018
Kim, H., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Kang, J.H., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Chang, D., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
A 13-year-old spayed female Miniature Schnauzer was presented with complaints of intermittent syncope. Pericardial effusion was confirmed based on the physical examination, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography. Subsequently, prompt pericardiocentesis was performed. Clinical abnormalities were immediately improved after pericardiocentesis. However, the clinical signs associated with acute collapse recurred. After the second pericardiocentesis, thoracic radiographs revealed pleural effusion, and the clinical signs resolved rapidly. The dog underwent pleural aspiration. Analysis of pleural fluid revealed almost similar features as the previous pericardial fluid. It was possible that a pericardial-pleural fistula was created during the pericardiocentesis. The pericardial and pleural effusion disappeared after the procedures.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Isolation and identification of canine adenovirus type 2 from a naturally infected dog in Korea
2018
Yang, D.K., Food and Rural Affairs, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea | Kim, H.H., Food and Rural Affairs, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea | Yoon, S.S., Food and Rural Affairs, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea | Lee, H., Food and Rural Affairs, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea | Cho, I.S., Food and Rural Affairs, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) infection results in significant respiratory illness in dogs. Isolating and culturing CAV-2 allows for investigations into its pathogenesis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In this study, we successfully isolated a virus from a naturally infected dog in Gyeonggi-do, Korea. The virus was propagated in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) and Vero cells and showed a specific cytopathic morphology that appeared similar to a bunch of grapes. The virus was first confirmed as CAV-2 based on these cytopathic effects, an immunofluorescence assay, hemagglutination assay, and electron microscopy. The viral titer of the isolate designated APQA1601 reached 106.5 50% tissue culture infections dose per mL in MDCK cells and exhibited no hemagglutination units with erythrocytes from guinea pig. The virus was also confirmed by polymerase chain reaction and next-generation sequencing. The APQA1601 strain had the highest similarity (~99.9%) with the Toronto A26/61 strain, which was isolated in Canada in 1976 when the nucleotide sequences of the full genome of the APQA1601 strain were compared with those of other CAV strains. Isolating CAV-2 will help elucidate the biological properties of CAV-2 circulating in Korean dogs.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Clinical evaluation of a rapid diagnostic test kit for detection of canine coronavirus
2018
Yoon, S.J., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Seo, K.W., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Song, K.S., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Canine coronavirus is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes enteritis in dogs of any age. Coronaviral enteritis is seldom definitively diagnosed, since it is usually much less severe than many other types of enteritis and is self-limiting. Conventional diagnostics for the canine coronaviral enteritis such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), virus isolation, and electron microscopic examination are inappropriate for small animal clinics due to the complicated experimental processes involved. Therefore, a commercially available lateral flow test kit based on chromatographic immunoassay techniques was tested to evaluate its performance as a first-line diagnostic test kit that could be used in clinics. The coronavirus antigen test kit detected canine coronavirus-infected dogs with 93.1% sensitivity and 97.5% specificity. The detection limit of the test kit was between 1.97 × 104 /mL and 9.85 × 103 /mL for samples with a 2- fold serial dilution from 1.25 × 106 TCID50 (TCID50, 50% tissue culture infectious dose). Additionally, the test kit had no cross-reactivity with canine parvovirus, distemper virus, or Escherichia coli. Overall, the commercially available test kit showed good diagnostic performance in a clinical setting, with results similar to those from PCR, confirming their potential for convenient and accurate use in small animal clinics.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Flow cytometric immunophenotyping of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) and feline ADMSCs using anti-human antibodies
2018
Ko, M., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea | Lee, K.Y., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea | Kim, S.H., Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kim, M., Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Choi, J.H., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea | Im, W., Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Chung, J.Y., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
Various trials have been conducted to develop therapies for serious untreatable diseases. Among these, those using stem cells have shown great promise, and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) are easier to obtain than other types of stem cells. Prior to clinical trials, characterization of ADMSCs with monoclonal antibodies should be performed. However, it is difficult to use species-specific antibodies for veterinarians. This study was conducted to confirm the panel of human antibodies applicable for use in immunophenotypic characterization of canine adipose-derived stem cells and feline ADMSCs extracted from subcutaneous adipose tissue collected during ovariohysterectomy. For flow cytometric immunophenotyping, the third passages of canine ADMSC and feline ADMSC and human CD31, CD34, CD42, CD44, CD62 and CD133 antibodies were used. Of these, CD133 reacted with canine cells (3.74%) and feline cells (1.34%). CD133 is known as a marker related with more primitive stem cell phenotype than other CD series. Because this human CD133 was not a species-specific antibody, accurate percentages of immunoreactivity were not confirmed. Nevertheless, the results of this study confirmed human CD133 as a meaningful marker in canine and feline ADMSCs.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Periarticular histiocytic sarcoma of a thoracic limb in a Rottweiler
2018
Shin, H.S., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea | Oh, Y.I., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kang, B.J., Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
An 8-year-old, castrated, male Rottweiler was referred for evaluation of chronic right thoracic limb lameness and a progressively growing mass surrounding the right elbow joint. On admission, the dog’s general health was good, without abnormalities detected on physical examination. The dog was diagnosed with periarticular histiocytic sarcoma. Although draining lymph nodes and lung metastases were suspected, palliative amputation was performed. Localized histiocytic sarcomas, with destructive lesions involving multiple bones of a joint and periarticular soft-tissue masses, are uncommon in dogs. This case report presents clinical findings, imaging characteristics, and histopathologic and immunohistochemical features of a periarticular joint histiocytic sarcoma.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Oral malodor-reducing effects by oral feeding of Weissella cibaria CMU in Beagle dogs
2018
Do, K.H., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Park, H.E., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Kang, M.S., Research Institute, Oradentics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kim, J.T., Research Institute, Oradentics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea | Yeu, J.E., Research Institute, Oradentics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, W.K., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
This study assessed the effects of Weissella cibaria (W. cibaria) CMU on oral health in male and female beagles (n = 18) by measuring oral malodor and periodontal disease-related parameters (calculus, plaque, and gingivitis indices). Oral malodor and indicators of periodontal disease were assessed in five treatment groups: negative control (scaling and 0.24 mg of maltodextrin, n = 3), positive control (0.24 mg of maltodextrin, n = 3), and W. cibaria CMU groups (each n = 4) at low (CMU-L, 2 × 107 colony forming unit [CFU]), medium (CMU-M, 2 × 108 CFU), and high (CMU-H, 2 × 109 CFU) concentrations. After feeding with W. cibaria CMU for 6 weeks, total volatile sulfur compound concentrations in the CMU-L (2.0 plus-minus 1.04 ng/10 mL), CMU-M (2.4 plus-minus 1.05 ng/10 mL), and CMU-H (2.6 plus-minus 1.33 ng/10 mL) groups were significantly lower than in the positive control group (3.2 plus-minus 1.65 ng/10 mL). Also, CMU-L (1.4 plus-minus 0.83 ng/ 10 mL) and CMU-H (1.9 plus-minus 1.14 ng/10 mL) groups had methyl mercaptan levels lower than that in the positive control group (2.4 plus-minus 1.21 ng/10 mL) at week 2. The plaque index was significantly lower in the CMU-H group (4.5 plus-minus 0.28) than in the positive control group (5.9 plus-minus 1.08) at week 6. W. cibaria CMU could be useful as a novel oral hygiene probiotics for reducing volatile sulfur compounds production and inhibiting plaque growth in companion animals.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in a Yorkshire Terrier
2018
Hwang, T., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea | Park, J., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea | Jung, D., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea | Lee, H.C., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
An 11-year-old, castrated male dog presented with a 3-month history of cough and depression. Auscultation revealed systolic murmur and thoracic radiographs showing enlargement of both the atrium and left ventricle. Echocardiography showed thickened mitral valve and moderate-to-severe left atrial enlargement. Additionally, M-mode echocardiography showed symmetric left ventricular wall thickening and systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve, while Doppler imaging revealed high velocity turbulent flow through the left ventricular outflow tract. Based on echocardiography, this case was diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. After 5 months, the dog was clinically static in radiography and echocardiography.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst with omentalization in a dog
2018
Park, J., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Lee, M., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Lee, H., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea | Jeong, S.M., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
The pathogenesis of pancreatic pseudocyst is still not understood. A 5-year-old, 24-kg intact female Shetland Sheepdog was presented with anorexia and vomiting. Diagnostic imaging tests revealed that the left limb of the pancreas was thickened and contained two cystic lesions (6.3 x 5.6 x 4 cm³ and 3.5 x 4.6 x 5.5 cm³ ). During the laparotomy, lesions were opened with de-roofing of superabundant tissue, and omentalization was performed. The dog recovered uneventfully after surgery and was discharged on postoperative day 12. Histopathologically, it was diagnosed as chronic pancreatic pseudocyst. This case report describes the diagnosis and successful omentalization of pancreatic pseudocysts in a dog.
Mostrar más [+] Menos [-]Orbital exenteration for a third eyelid gland carcinoma in a dog
2018
Park, Y., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kang, S., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Jeong, M., I Animal Medical Center, Bucheon, Republic of Korea | Park, J., Olive Animal Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Seo, K., Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
A 13-year-old neutered male Poodle dog was presented with a third eyelid mass in the left eye. The dog had undergone local resection of the mass about a year prior in a private practice. On cytological examination, the mass was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma. Although lung and lymph node metastases were suspected, based upon the computed tomographic results, exenteration was performed to relieve chronic pain and to improve the dog’s quality of life. Exenteration carried a good prognosis with no tumor recurrence until 1 year and 10 months after surgery, when local recurrence occurred near the left zygomatic arch.
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