scholarly journals Serological testing for antibodies against canine parvovirus in a population of adult dogs in eastern Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (05) ◽  
pp. 6523-2021
Author(s):  
ALICJA WÓJCIK ◽  
JERZY ZIĘTEK ◽  
MARTA STANIEC ◽  
RADOSŁAW JANECKI ◽  
ŁUKASZ ADASZEK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canine Parvovirus ◽  
Serological Testing ◽  
The Past ◽  
Group I ◽  
Antibody Titres ◽  
History Of ◽  
Single Vaccination ◽  
Resistance To Infection ◽  
High Immunogenicity ◽  
Varied History

The aim of the study was to determine the titre of antibodies against canine parvovirus in groups of adult dogs from eastern Poland with a varied history of vaccination against parvovirus. 200 dogs divided into three groups were included in the study. The first group (n = 59) consisted of subjects regularly vaccinated against the disease according to WSAVA guidelines. The second group (n = 77) consisted of animals that completed the full course of CPV immunisation as puppies but had not received a booster dose in the past three years. The third group (n = 64) consisted of animals that had not received even a single vaccination against parvovirus. Blood was collected from all dogs to determine the titres of antibodies against canine parvovirus using a Bionote V200 analyser (VetExpert). In group I, antibody titres equal to or higher than HI = 80, thought of as ensuring resistance to infection were observed in 86% of dogs, while 14% of the tested animals had HI <80. In groups II and III, high anti-CPV antibody titres of HI > 80 were found in 73% and 72% dogs, respectively. The large number of positive seroreactants with high titres of antibodies indicates the high immunogenicity of vaccine and field strains of canine parvovirus and common occurrence of canine parvovirus in the environment.

The History of Simulation and Its Impact on the Future

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Aebersold
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Nursing Health ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training ◽  
Varied History

Simulation has had a long and varied history in many different fields, including aviation and the military. A look into the past to briefly touch on some of the major historical aspects of simulation in aviation, military, and health care will give readers a broader understanding of simulation’s historical roots and the relationship to patient safety. This review may also help predict what the future may hold for simulation in nursing. Health care, like aviation, is driven by safety, more specifically patient safety. As the link between simulation and patient safety becomes increasingly apparent, simulation will be adopted as the education and training method of choice for such critical behaviors as communication and teamwork skills.

scholarly journals CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VAGINAL MICROBIOTA, CERVICAL AND UTERINE FLORA IN WOMEN WITH THE PAST HISTORY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 896-901
Author(s):  
Olena I. Krotik
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Past History ◽  
Uterine Cavity ◽  
Vaginal Microbiota ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cervical Canal ◽  
Opportunistic Pathogens ◽  
The Past ◽  
Group I ◽  
History Of

The aim: To identify the characteristics of the vaginal microbiota, cervical and uterine flora in women with the past history of sexually transmitted infections. Materials and methods: A prospective study and the analysis of the vaginal microbiota, cervical and uterine flora were conducted in 96 women of reproductive age with infertility after the past history of STIs, who planned to get pregnant using ART. Together they made up the group I (main group) and the CG included 30 women of reproductive age, who planned pregnancy without a compromised reproductive history. Results: Nonspecific vulvovaginitis (χ2 = 31.6; p <0.001) was diagnosed in 63 (63.6%) patients of the group I, vulvovaginal candidiasis – in 17 (17.7%). Lactobacilli in a vaginal discharge in representatives of the CG and group I – 96.7% and 29.1%, respectively (χ2 = 20.3; p <0.001). Opportunistic pathogens, BV-associated microorganisms and obligate anaerobes in the next titers: 10x5 CFU/ml and higher, CG < 10x3 CFU/ml were found in 68 (70.8%) women of the group I. N. gonorrhoeae was detected in 2 (2.1%) patients of the group I. An intense leukemoid reaction – in 59 (61.5%) women of the group I. The rate of cervical contamination with these pathogens ranged from 10x3 to 10x4 CFU/ml in 35 (36.5%) women of the group I, in 61 (63.5%) – titers of opportunistic pathogens were > 10x4 CFU/ml. Pathogenic bacteria of the cervical canal, represented by obligate anaerobes, was detected in 70 (72.9%) cases, where 11 (11.4%) patients were diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis, 2 (2.1%) – N.gonorrhoeae. Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma genitalium were registered in 11 (11.5%) and 19 (19.8%) cases, respectively, and were not detected in controls. Ureaplasma urealyticum in the cervical canal outnumbered the diagnostic level in women: 17.7% – group I and 6.7% – CG, respectively (χ2 = 7.9; p <0.01). N.gonorrhoeae and Trich. vaginalis were detected in 2.1% and 6.25% of women in the group I, respectively. Persistent urogenital infection – the combination of opportunistic and common pathogens – prevailed in 59 (60.2%). Associations of obligate anaerobes and Chlamydia trachomatis were found in 69 (71.8%) of them, microaerophiles – in 29 (30.2%), the combination of various species of opportunistic pathogens – in 14 (14.6%); the growth of monocultures of opportunistic pathogens, in titers coming to 106-108, was recognized in 19 (19.8%). The growth of monoculture, represented by group B Streptococcus was detected in 8 (8.3%) cases, Enterococcus faecalis – in 12 (12.5%), Mycoplasma genitalium – in 17 (17.7%). The analysis of PCR test results enabled to detect associations of different species of viruses with Myco- and Ureaplasma, Chlamydia in 23 (23.9%) patients of the group I. What should be noted is the predominance of Herpes simplex over CMV infection: 7 (7.3%) and 2 (2.1%), respectively (p <0.05). Conclusions: The predominance of the mixed microbiota, represented by various associations of opportunistic and common pathogens, was identified in infertile women with the past history of STIs as a result of microbial culturing of the samples from the uterine cavity. Chronic inflammation in endometrium is caused by a persistent viral-bacterial infection in the uterine cavity, which differs in the species composition from the microbiota of the lower genital tract.

scholarly journals Antibody response following smallpox vaccination and revaccination

1969 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. Downie ◽  
L. St Vincent ◽  
A. R. Rao ◽  
C. H. Kempe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Service ◽  
Complement Fixation ◽  
Past History ◽  
World Health ◽  
Smallpox Vaccination ◽  
Post Vaccination ◽  
The Past ◽  
Antibody Titres ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health Organization

SUMMARYThree groups of post-vaccination sera were studied for vaccinial antibody by precipitation, haemagglutinin-inhibition, complement-fixation and neutralization tests. All sera were negative by precipitation and many by haemagglutinin-inhibition and complement-fixation tests, but most showed neutralizing activity at serum dilutions of 1/10 or higher. The differences in antibody titres between the three groups of sera were most probably related to the past history of revaccination.This investigation was supported in part by Public Health Service Grant AI–1632–16 VR from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, by the World Health Organization and by the Marcus T. Reynolds III Fund.

On The Possibility of an Autonomous History of Modern Southeast Asia

1961 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. W. Small
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Contemporary History ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of

It is generally accepted that history is an element of culture and the historian a member of society, thus, in Croce's aphorism, that the only true history is contemporary history. It follows from this that when there occur great changes in the contemporary scene, there must also be great changes in historiography, that the vision not merely of the present but also of the past must change.

Stellar Evolution

1962 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
M. Schwarzschild
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
Space Craft ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Substantial Body ◽  
Individual Stars ◽  
The Past ◽  
Evolution Of Galaxies ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fast Flow

It is perhaps one of the most important characteristics of the past decade in astronomy that the evolution of some major classes of astronomical objects has become accessible to detailed research. The theory of the evolution of individual stars has developed into a substantial body of quantitative investigations. The evolution of galaxies, particularly of our own, has clearly become a subject for serious research. Even the history of the solar system, this close-by intriguing puzzle, may soon make the transition from being a subject of speculation to being a subject of detailed study in view of the fast flow of new data obtained with new techniques, including space-craft.

A 200-Year History of the Study of Childhood Language Disorders of Unknown Origin: Changes in Terminology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence B. Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Language Disorder ◽  
Language Disorders ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Developmental Language Disorder ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Many

Purpose The current “specific language impairment” and “developmental language disorder” discussion might lead to important changes in how we refer to children with language disorders of unknown origin. The field has seen other changes in terminology. This article reviews many of these changes. Method A literature review of previous clinical labels was conducted, and possible reasons for the changes in labels were identified. Results References to children with significant yet unexplained deficits in language ability have been part of the scientific literature since, at least, the early 1800s. Terms have changed from those with a neurological emphasis to those that do not imply a cause for the language disorder. Diagnostic criteria have become more explicit but have become, at certain points, too narrow to represent the wider range of children with language disorders of unknown origin. Conclusions The field was not well served by the many changes in terminology that have transpired in the past. A new label at this point must be accompanied by strong efforts to recruit its adoption by clinical speech-language pathologists and the general public.

Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed Madadin ◽  
Ritesh G. Menezes ◽  
Maha A. Alassaf ◽  
Abdulaziz M. Almulhim ◽  
Mahdi S. Abumadini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depression Subscale ◽  
History Of

Abstract. Background: Medical students are at high risk of suicidal ideation. Aim: We aimed to obtain information on suicidal ideation among medical students in Dammam located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine affiliated with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Suicidal ideation in the past 12 months was assessed based on responses to four questions in the depression subscale of the General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28). In addition, data were collected to examine the association of suicidal ideation with various factors. Results: We found that 1 in 3 medical students in the study had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months, while around 40% had lifetime suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation was associated with feelings of parental neglect, history of physical abuse, and dissatisfaction with academic performance. Limitations: The cross-sectional nature of this study limits its ability to determine causality regarding suicidal ideation. Conclusion: These rates are considerably high when compared with rates from studies in other countries around the world. This study provides a reference in the field of suicidology for this region of Saudi Arabia.

ROLE OF LIPID PROFILE IN OVARIAN CARCINOMA PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Manisha ◽  
Dr. Ruchi Jindal
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Ovarian Cancer Risk ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group I ◽  
History Of

Background: The term "ovarian cancer" includes several different types of cancer that  arise from cells of the ovary, most commonly, tumors arise from the epithelium or lining cells of the ovary.  Ovarian cancer risk is positively associated with higher consumption of dietary cholesterol and eggs, and inversely associated with a higher intake of vegetables. High consumption of fats may increase circulating estrogen levels, thus increasing the possibility of cell damage and proliferation that is responsible for cancerous growth. Material & Methods: The present study was conducted at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur (Rajasthan). Total  100 cases (females) attending the obstetrics and gynecology department for some gynecological and other problem  were selected for this study between the age of 40-60 years, who were attending cancer centre at GEETANJALI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND  HOSPITAL, Udaipur (Rajasthan).                GROUP I: - It consisted of healthy females control subjects (n=50) .By routine examination and tests, we ensured that all the subjects were healthy and there were no signs and symptoms or history of ovarian tumor and diseases GROUP II: - It consisted of ovarian cancer females subjects (n=50) with a history of ovarian tumor. Results:   Higher level of cholesterol, LDL, VLDL and low level of HDL are found in ovarian cancer patients. Conclusion: The present study we highlights the importance and role of serum lipid profile in diagnosis, prognosis and recurrence of the disease. The study shows that serum level of cholesterol, LDL, VLDL was elevated in  patients of ovarian cancer while low level of HDL are found in ovarian cancer patients. Key words: lipid profile, ovarian cancer.

Post-Soviet economy development: From the past to the future

2017 ◽  
pp. 5-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Present Situation ◽  
Soviet Economy ◽  
Market Reforms ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current Period ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Working Out ◽  
A Current

The article is devoted to major events in the history of the post-Soviet economy, their influence on forming and development of modern Russia. The author considers stages of restructuring, market reforms, transformational crisis, and recovery growth (1999-2011), as well as a current period which started in2011 and is experiencing serious problems. The present situation is analyzed, four possible scenarios are put forward for Russia: “inertia”, “mobilization”, “decisive leap”, “gradual democratic development”. More than 30 experts were questioned in the process of working out the scenarios.

EPITAFIES OF THE RELATIVES OF HADJI IBRAHIM AL-URADI AS A SOURCE ON THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE SCIENTIST AND ON THE HISTORY OF GIDATL

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Sh M Khapizov ◽  
M G Shekhmagomedov
Keyword(s):  
18Th Century ◽  
Medieval History ◽  
Historical Sources ◽  
The Past ◽  
Arabic Script ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Culture ◽  
The Look ◽  
Cultural Monuments ◽  
Written Sources

The article is devoted to the study of inscriptions on the gravestones of Haji Ibrahim al-Uradi, his father, brothers and other relatives. The information revealed during the translation of these inscriptions allows one to date important events from the history of Highland Dagestan. Also we can reconsider the look at some important events from the past of Hidatl. Epitaphs are interesting in and of themselves, as historical and cultural monuments that needed to be studied and attributed. Research of epigraphy data monuments clarifies periodization medieval epitaphs mountain Dagestan using record templates and features of the Arabic script. We see the study of medieval epigraphy as one of the important tasks of contemporary Caucasian studies facing Dagestani researchers. Given the relatively weak illumination of the picture of events of that period in historical sources, comprehensive work in this direction can fill gaps in our knowledge of the medieval history of Dagestan. In addition, these epigraphs are of great importance for researchers of onomastics, linguistics, the history of culture and religion of Dagestan. The authors managed to clarify the date of death of Ibrahim-Haji al-Uradi, as well as his two sons. These data, the attraction of written sources and legends allowed the reconstruction of the events of the second half of the 18th century. For example, because of the epidemic of plague and the death of most of the population of Hidatl, this society noticeably weakened and could no longer maintain its influence on Akhvakh. The attraction of memorable records allowed us to specify the dates of the Ibrahim-Haji pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, as well as the route through which he traveled to these cities.

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