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Vinte e seis espécies de morcegos já foram descritas na região de Araçatuba, noroeste do Estado de São Paulo, incluindo os vampiros Desmodus rotundus (E. Geoffroy, 1810) e Diaemus youngi (Jentink, 1893). Desde 1998 tem sido registrados casos de raiva em morcegos, nesta região, com predominância em áreas urbanas. No período de 1998 a 2007, 4.035 amostras de morcegos foram examinadas para raiva, com 50 casos positivos (1.2%) em nove diferentes espécies não-hematófagas pertencentes às famílias  Molossidae,  Vespertilionidae e Phyllostomidae. O objetivo deste projeto foi pesquisar a presença do vírus raiva em morcegos de diversas espécies e de anticorpos contra em morcegos vampiros na região de Araçatuba. Um total de 1307 amostras de cérebro de morcegos encaminhadas ao Laboratório de Raiva e 125 de soros obtidos de morcegos vampiros de quatro abrigos da região foram examinadas durante o período de Janeiro de 2008 a Julho de 2012. A pesquisa de vírus foi feita por meio da imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC) e a pesquisa de anticorpo

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Vinte e seis espécies de morcegos já foram descritas na região de Araçatuba, noroeste do Estado de São Paulo, incluindo os vampiros Desmodus rotundus (E. Geoffroy, 1810) e Diaemus youngi (Jentink, 1893). Desde 1998 tem sido registrados casos de raiva em morcegos, nesta região, com predominância em áreas urbanas. No período de 1998 a 2007, 4.035 amostras de morcegos foram examinadas para raiva, com 50 casos positivos (1.2%) em nove diferentes espécies não-hematófagas pertencentes às famílias  Molossidae,  Vespertilionidae e Phyllostomidae. O objetivo deste projeto foi pesquisar a presença do vírus raiva em morcegos de diversas espécies e de anticorpos contra em morcegos vampiros na região de Araçatuba. Um total de 1307 amostras de cérebro de morcegos encaminhadas ao Laboratório de Raiva e 125 de soros obtidos de morcegos vampiros de quatro abrigos da região foram examinadas durante o período de Janeiro de 2008 a Julho de 2012. A pesquisa de vírus foi feita por meio da imunofluorescência direta (IFD) e inoculação intracerebral em camundongos (ICC) e a pesquisa de anticorpo

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Current knowledge on bat lyssavirus infections in their native hosts is limited and little is known about the virulence, virus dissemination and transmission among free-living insectivorous bats. The present study is a brief description of rabies virus (RABV) dissemination in tissues of a naturally infected pregnant southern yellow bat (Lasiurus ega) and its fetuses, obtained by reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The RT-PCR was positive in samples from the brain, salivary gland, tongue, lungs, heart, kidneys and liver. On the other hand, the placenta, three fetuses, spleen, intestine and brown fat tissue tested negative. This research demonstrated the absence of rabies virus in the fetuses, thus, in this specific case, the transplacentary transmission was not observed.(AU)

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Current knowledge on bat lyssavirus infections in their native hosts is limited and little is known about the virulence, virus dissemination and transmission among free-living insectivorous bats. The present study is a brief description of rabies virus (RABV) dissemination in tissues of a naturally infected pregnant southern yellow bat (Lasiurus ega) and its fetuses, obtained by reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The RT-PCR was positive in samples from the brain, salivary gland, tongue, lungs, heart, kidneys and liver. On the other hand, the placenta, three fetuses, spleen, intestine and brown fat tissue tested negative. This research demonstrated the absence of rabies virus in the fetuses, thus, in this specific case, the transplacentary transmission was not observed.

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Levels of rabies virus neutralization antibody in sera from vaccinated dogs and cattle were either measured by mouse neutralization test (MNT) or by rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT), performed on CER monolayers. The two tests were compared for their ability to detect the 0.5 International Units/ml (I.U.) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the minimum response for proof of rabies immunization. A significant correlation was found between the two tests (n=211; r=0.9949 in dogs and 0.9307 in cows, p<0.001), good sensitivity (87.5%), specificity (94.7%) and agreement (96.6%) as well. RFFIT method standardized on CER cell system for neutralizing antibodies detection turns the diagnosis easier and less expensive, specially when a great number of samples must be tested from endemic areas as commonly found in Brazil.

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In this study, we compared the levels of neutralizing antibodies induced by inactivated rabies vaccine in cattle by using three alternative immunization procedures. Forty-five bovines (breed nelore) were then organized in three groups (A, B and C, with 15 animals/group). Group A received only one vaccine dose at day zero and Group B received the first dose at day zero and then another dose at day 30 (early booster). Group C was also immunized with two doses; however, the booster was postponed until day 180 after the first dose (delayed booster). Blood samples were withdrawn at days zero (before the first dose) and 30, 210, 390, and 540 after the beginning of immunization and the antibody titers were evaluated by mouse neutralization test. The protocol used to immunize Group C (booster at day 180) was clearly more efficient. In this group, antibody levels were higher and also remained higher for longer periods in comparison with the other two groups. These results show that booster timing significantly affected antibody levels. Therefore, programs addressed to control this disease in cattle should consider not only the use of a booster but also its administration time

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ABSTRACT The effect of chromium yeast on antirabies humoral immune response was evaluated in Nelore heifers. Sixty heifers (Bos indicus) aged about 2 to 5 years were fed on Brachiaria decumbens pasture and allowed ad libitum access to mineral salt and water. They were randomly distributed into one of 4 groups (15 animals each): control animals (Gc) received chromium-free mineral salt; the other groups received 8.5, 17 and 34 mg chromium/salt kg, thus constituting groups G8.5, G17 and G34, respectively. In the first day of the experiment (day 0), all the heifers were vaccinated with commercial rabies vaccines and blood was sampled on days 0, 30, 60 and 90. Antirabies antibody titers were determined by virus neutralization test in mice. Results showed that heifers of G17 increased significantly the antirabies antibody; however, only in G34 was the titer of protective antibodies higher on the 90th day after vaccination. These results demonstrate that chromium increases neutralizing antirabies antibody titers, and that the best concentration is 34 mg Cr/kg mineral salt.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do crômio em diferentes concentrações na forma de levedura de crômio na resposta imune humoral anti-rábica em bovinos. Utilizaram-se 60 novilhas da raça Nelore (Bos indicus) com idade média de 2 e 5 anos, alimentadas em pastagem de Brachiaria decumbens, com fornecimento da água de bebida e sal mineral ad libidum, divididas aleatoriamente em 4 grupos de 15: grupo controle (Gc) que receberam o sal mineral sem crômio, os demais grupos receberam sal mineral contendo 8,5, 17 e 34 mg de crômio/kg de sal, grupos G8,5, G17 e G34, respectivamente. Todos os bovinos receberam no dia 0 uma dose de vacina comercial anti-rábica inativada. Colheram-se amostras de sangue nos dias 0, 30, 60 e 90 e os títulos de anticorpos anti-rábicos foram determinados por meio do teste de soroneutralização em camundongos. Os resultados obtidos mostram que as novilhas do grupo G17 apresentaram diferenças significativas no título de anticorpos anti-rábicos, no entanto, somente o G 34 mostrou persistência dos títulos de anticorpos protetores, 90 dias após a vacinação. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que o crômio aumentou o título de anticorpos neutralizante anti-rábico e que a melhor concentração estudada foi 34 mg de Cr/kg de sal mineral.

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In this study, we compared the levels of neutralizing antibodies induced by inactivated rabies vaccine in cattle by using three alternative immunization procedures. Forty-five bovines (breed nelore) were then organized in three groups (A, B and C, with 15 animals/group). Group A received only one vaccine dose at day zero and Group B received the first dose at day zero and then another dose at day 30 (early booster). Group C was also immunized with two doses; however, the booster was postponed until day 180 after the first dose (delayed booster). Blood samples were withdrawn at days zero (before the first dose) and 30, 210, 390, and 540 after the beginning of immunization and the antibody titers were evaluated by mouse neutralization test. The protocol used to immunize Group C (booster at day 180) was clearly more efficient. In this group, antibody levels were higher and also remained higher for longer periods in comparison with the other two groups. These results show that booster timing significantly affected antibody levels. Therefore, programs addressed to control this disease in cattle should consider not only the use of a booster but also its administration time.

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RESUMO A profilaxia antirrábica em bovinos no Brasil é baseada no uso de preparações vacinais de vírus inativado. O Programa Brasileiro de Controle da Raiva Bovina indica o uso de uma dose destas vacinas (1 mL) seguida de um reforço. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar e comparar os níveis de anticorpos induzidos por 5 esquemas alternativos de vacinação antirrábica em bovinos. Para isto, foram instituídos cinco grupos experimentais, denominados A, B, C, D e E, contendo 9 animais cada grupo. Os bovinos receberam, inicialmente, uma dose da vacina (dia 0). As doses de reforço foram aplicadas de acordo com o seguinte protocolo: grupo B (uma dose no dia 30); grupo C (uma dose no dia 180); os grupos D e E receberam duas doses de reforço, nos dias 30 e 60 e 30 e 180, respectivamente; o grupo A não recebeu dose de reforço. Amostras de sangue para obtenção de soro foram colhidas de todos os animais nos dias 0 (controle), 30, 60, 90, 180, 210 e 360 após o início da vacinação. Para aferir os níveis de anticorpos antirrábicos foi utilizado o Teste Rápido de Inibição de Focos Fluorescentes (RFFIT) e foram consideradas positivas as amostras com títulos ? 0,5 UI/mL (Unidades Internacionais/mL). O esquema de vacinação adotado no grupo E foi o mais eficiente, determinando níveis mais elevados de anticorpos e persistência dos mesmos por tempo mais prolongado e os resultados obtidos ilustram a necessidade de duas doses de reforço para melhor proteção de bovinos. Em função dos resultados observados, os autores sugerem que a vacinação contra a raiva nestes animais seja realizada com 3 doses, sendo os reforços administrados nos dias 30 e 180 após a primeira dose.

ABSTRACT The Brazilian Program for Rabies Control indicates the use of 2 doses of a vaccine with inactivated virus. This study was conducted to determine the best schedule for cattle vaccination. To evaluate this, 45 bovines were organized in 5 groups (9 animals each), identified as A, B, C, D and E. Group A received only the dose at day 0; groups B and C received one booster at days 30 and 180, respectively; groups D and E received two boosters, delivered at days 30 and 60 and 30 and 180, respectively. Blood samples were withdrawn at days 0 (negative control), 30, 60, 90, 180, 210 and 360 after the beginning of vaccination. Specific antibody levels were determined in sera samples by the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT). Samples showing titers ? 0.5 IU/mL were considered positive. Group E, whose protocol included two boosters, was the most efficient because it induced high and persistent specific antibody levels. The results reinforce the need of booster application in rabies vaccination to keep the prophylactic efficacy of inactivated vaccines. In view of these results the authors suggest the use of 3 doses of a vaccine with inactivated virus: one priming dose followed by two boosters delivered at days 30 and 180 after the initial dose.

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The immune humoral response induced by the rabies vaccine produced in suckling mouse brain was studied in 23 dogs. The mouse neutralization test (MNT) was used to evaluate the level of rabies antibodies. Ten dogs received vaccine stored at 2 to 8 degrees C, showing the following results: 30 days after vaccination, six samples (60%) responded to the MNT; 180 days after vaccination, 4 samples (40%); and 360 days after vaccination, only one sample (10%). The remaining 13 dogs received previously frozen vaccine and 30 days after vaccination, only two samples (l5.4%) responded to the MNT. No titers were detected 180 and 360 days after vaccination. Statistical analysis of each variable used Tuckey analysis of variance, which showed statistically significant differences between the two groups.

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The immune humoral response induced by the rabies vaccine produced in suckling mouse brain was studied in 23 dogs. The mouse neutralization test (MNT) was used to evaluate the level of rabies antibodies. Ten dogs received vaccine stored at 2 to 8 degrees C, showing the following results: 30 days after vaccination, six samples (60%) responded to the MNT; 180 days after vaccination, 4 samples (40%); and 360 days after vaccination, only one sample (10%). The remaining 13 dogs received previously frozen vaccine and 30 days after vaccination, only two samples (l5.4%) responded to the MNT. No titers were detected 180 and 360 days after vaccination. Statistical analysis of each variable used Tuckey analysis of variance, which showed statistically significant differences between the two groups.

A resposta imune humoral induzida pela vacina contra a raiva produzida em cérebros de camundongos recém-nascidos foi estudada em 23 cães e o teste de soroneutralização em camundongos foi usado para avaliação dos níveis de anticorpos rábicos. Um grupo com 10 animais recebeu vacina conservada de 2 a 8oC e apresentou os seguintes resultados: após 30 dias da vacinação 6 (60%) amostras responderam ao teste; após 180 dias 4 (40%) e após 360 dias apenas 1 (10%). O outro grupo com 13 cães recebeu vacina previamente congelada e somente 2 (15,4%) amostras no dia 30 apresentaram resposta satisfatória; os demais períodos (180 e 360) após a vacinação, não foi encontrado título. A análise estatística dos dados referentes a cada uma das variáveis consideradas no estudo foi efetuada segundo a técnica de análise de variância seguida por Tuckey e indicaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos.

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Canine brains infected with rabies virus were submitted to decomposition by being left at room temperature of 25 to 29 degrees C for up to 168 h. At 24 h intervals, brain fragments were analyzed by immunofluorescence (IF) and by the mouse intracerebral inoculation (MI) test to confirm the diagnosis of rabies and to measure the putrefaction effect on the accuracy of the diagnosis. Forty eight h after the beginning of the experiment, the MI test showed signs of impairment with four negative results, while after 72 h, 100% of the results were negative to the MI test and only one result was negative to the IF test, indicating that the threshold period for accurate diagnosis is 24 to 48 h before putrefaction. The authors recommend the shipment of suspected cases of rabies to the laboratory for confirmation, but the use of putrid materials for diagnosis is meaningless because of false-negative results.

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Humoral immune response using inactivated rabies vaccine was studied in 35 nelore cross-bred bovines of western region of São Paulo state. Ninety days after vaccination, 13 (92.8%) animals presented titers > or = 0.5 IU/ml, through mouse neutralization test. After 180 days, 9 (64.3%) sera showed titers > or = 0.5 IU/ml, after 270 days, only one (7.1%) showed a titer of 0.51 IU/ml, and after 360 days, all animals showed titers < 0.5 IU/ml. Group of animals receiving booster dose 30 days after vaccination presented, two months after, all with titers > 0.5 IU/ml. At 180 days, 17 (80.9%) sera presented titers > 0.5 IU/ml; at 270 days, 15 (71.4%), with titers > or = 0.5 IU/ml and at 360 days, 4 (19.0%), with titers > or = 0.5 IU/ml. Booster-dose ensured high levels of neutralizing antibodies for at least three months, and 240 days after revaccination, 71.4% of animals were found with titers > or = 0.5 IU/ml.

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To determine the rabies antibody level of twenty-four hyperimmune equine sera, Standard Mouse Neutralization (SMN) and Couterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIE) tests were carried out, both at the Instituto Butantan (IB) and Instituto Panamericano de Proteccíon de Alimentos y Zoonosis (INPPAZ). Statistical analysis has shown a correlation (r) of 0.9317 between the SMN and CIE performed at the IB, while at the INPPAZ it scored 0.974. Comparison of CIE data of both laboratories yielded a correlation of 0.845. The CIE technique has shown to be a sensitive and efficient as the SMN in titrating antirabies hyperimmune equine sera. Based on CIE results, a simple, rapid and inexpensive technique, titers of sera antibody can be rellably estimated in SMN test.

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Ten lots of Fuenzalida & Palacios type antirabies vaccine for human use, produced at the Instituto Butantan (São Paulo, Brazil) were stored at temperatures of 45, 37, 28 and 2-8 degrees C. The potency of each lot was determined in samples taken at varied time intervals using the NIH method and lots presenting antigenic values > or = 0,3 were considered satisfactory for use. After 2 hours at 45 degrees C the antigenic value of one out of 10 lots tested was found to be less than the minimum required value. At 37 degrees C all lots maintained satisfactory antigenic values until the third day of storage, whilst at 28 and 2-8 degrees C the potency was fully maintained, respectively for 10 and 360 days. At the ideal temperature of 2-8 degrees C, 100% of the tested vaccines maintained the minimum required antigenicity for a longer period (16 months) than the expiration time of 6-12 months usually recommended for this type of biological produced in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Thus, the obtained data suggested that in countries still producing Fuenzalida & Palacios type vaccine, the expiration tim could be extended to 16 months, what could prevent the unnecessary discarding of products still in useful condition.

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O teste de imunofluorescencia (IF) foi avaliado na deteccao de virus rabico presente em cerebros de carcacas de camundongos infectados com virus da cepa CVS, os quais foram conseguidos atraves de uma combinacao de tratamentos, em que se variaram as temperaturas (4,25 e -20 graus Celsius) e o tempo de armazenamento. No teste de IF realizado com impressoes cerebrais de carcacas que haviam sido submetidas a temperatura de 25 graus Celsius por 12-18h, houve maior dificuldade de visualizacao imediata dos corpusculos de inclusao, enquanto que nos materiais conservados a 4 graus Celsius por ate 48h, as inclusoes foram facilmente reconhecidas. Carcacas mantidas a -20 graus Celsius mantiveram-se viaveis a identificacao pela IF mesmo apos terem sido armazenadas por 720h quando foram feitas as ultimas observacoes. Em carcacas mantidas a 25 graus Celsius por 10h, com tratamento posterior a 4 e -20 graus Celsius, o antigeno rabico nao pode ser identificado atraves da IF, em consequencia da decomposicao das carcacas que ocorrem, respectivamente, apos 10 e 24h. Recomenda-se, portanto, empregar o teste de IF, em carater de rotina, no controle de qualidade da vacina contra a Raiva, no que diz respeito a prova de virus residual (teste de verificacao da inativacao viral), de vez que ele permite esclarecer mortes assintomaticas...

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The efficiency of the fluorescent antibody (FA) test in detecting rabies virus antigen in decomposed specimens was evaluated in simulated conditions of the safety test recommended for the assessment of residual virus in inactivated rabies vaccines. The CVS-infected mice were submitted to different treatments combining time and temperature in order to cause different stages of carcass decomposition and, the FA test was carried out sequentially at pre-determined time intervals. For the materials stored at 25 degrees C, greater difficulties for prompt recognition of the inclusion bodies were found after 12-18h, whilst the specimens maintained at 4 degrees C, the inclusions were easily visualized for up to 48h. Brain smears of carcasses kept at -20 degrees C were suitable for adequate identification after 720 h of storage. In carcasses that had been maintained at 25 degrees C for 10 h with additional storage at 4 or -20 degrees C, rabies antigenicity could not be detected, respectively after 10 and 24 h, due to tissue decomposition. The authors recommend that the FA test, when applied as an additional tool for the control of the safety test of inactivated rabies vaccine using mice, care must be taken in order to avoid the use of decomposed materials.

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