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Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative aerobic bacterium and non-glucose fermenting, that usually causes opportunistic infections in animals, including humans. It is rarely involved in primary disease. The antibioticresistant bacterial strains are mainly developed due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics, however treating P. aeruginosa infections can be difficult owing to their natural resistance to antibiotics. Furthermorer resistant microorganisms such as P. aeruginosa grow by developing biofilms. Inaccurate diagnoses and absence of adequate microbiological tests can cause difficulties in resolving cases. This report describes a case of chronic superficial infection in a bitch caused by multidrugresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA). Case: A 6-year-old bitch Shih Tzu, initially presented with an exudative erythematous lesion in the snout region, which progressed to deep lesions, and spread to the back and limbs; furthermore, the animal always experienced a fever before new wounds emerged. Lesion samples, collected using a swab and processed at the Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory of the Federal University of Jatai (UFJ), revealed the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The isolate was multidrug-resistant and a carrier of TEM and ppyR genes. In the diffusion disk antibiogram, the isolate was found resistant to 14 different antibiotics belonging to 6 classes. Antimicrobial resistance was also tested using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test against imipenem, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, ticarcillin + clavulanic acid and aztreonam present in the MIC test strip. Treatment with amikacin and muporicin proved to be effective; however, owing to lesions extending to the face and palpebral involvement, the animal lost its eyeballs. Discussion: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is frequently associated with nosocomial infections mainly affecting immunosuppressed patients. Among the antibiotics tested, the group with the highest number of ineffective antibiotics was beta-lactams, where sensitivity was only observed for ticarcillin and ceftazidime. Recent studies have demonstrated that ceftazidime can reduce biofilm volume, inhibit motility, and repress the expression of genes associated with bacterial adhesion in P. aeruginosa. Therefore, the production of biofilm in P. aeruginosa is an important virulence factor as it facilitates a stable environment for the microorganism, which protects the bacteria from contact with antimicrobials. In addition, prolonged exposure to a wide variety of antimicrobials creates an environment of selective pressure between microorganisms, facilitating the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. Furthermore, it is now well recognized that low doses of antibiotics, administered during continuous and fluctuating treatments, can stimulate biofilm establishment and are partly responsible for biofilm-specific antimicrobial tolerance. The resistance profile of P. aeruginosa isolated from dogs varies considerably, and the presence of isolates with a possible biofilm production capacity represents a challenge for the interpretation of the antimicrobial susceptibility profile. Culture and antibiogram is fundamentally important, both clinically and in environmental monitoring, in addition to the use of antibiogram data for decision making in clinical treatment.

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A esporotricose é uma zoonose, que factualmente tem se disseminado em forma de surtos epidêmicos em diferentes regiões do Brasil. É uma doença infecciosa presente nos gatos, que se infectam traumaticamente por arranhaduras de espinhos de plantas, solo contaminado, arranhaduras e mordeduras de gatos infectados. É causada pelo fungo dimórfico do gênero Sporothrix spp., e leva a uma série de impactos a saúde animal e humana. Tornou-se um problema de saúde pública, que atinge principalmente pessoas de classes sociais menos privilegiadas. Devido à gravidade dessa doença, a notificação passou a ser obrigatória em alguns estados. Também é uma doença de caráter ocupacional. O presente trabalho trará uma revisão sobre os principais aspectos dessa enfermidade, com o objetivo de alertar sobre os riscos, gravidade e seus impactos na saúde pública.

Sporotrichosis is a potentially zoonotic disease, which has actually spread in the form of epidemic outbreaks. It has become a public health problem, affecting mainly people from less privileged social classes. Due to the severity of this disease, notification has become mandatory in some states. It is also an occupational disease. It is an infectious disease present in cats, which become infected by plant spines, contaminated soil, scratches and bites from infected animals. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus of the genus Sporothrix sp. and leads to a series of impacts on animal and human health. Therefore, this work will bring a review on the main topics of this disease, with the objective of alerting about the risks, severity and its impacts on public health.

La esporotricosis es una enfermedad potencialmente zoonótica, que en realidad se ha propagado en forma de brotes epidémicos. Se ha convertido en un problema de salud pública que afecta principalmente a personas de clases sociales menos privilegiadas. Debido a la gravedad de esta enfermedad, la notificación se ha vuelto obligatoria en algunos estados. También es una enfermedad profesional. Es una enfermedad infecciosa presente en los gatos, que se infectan por traumatismos de espinas de plantas, suelo contaminado, arañazos y mordeduras de animales infectados. Es causada por el hongo dimórfico del género Sporothrix sp. y genera una serie de impactos en la salud humana y animal. Por tanto, este trabajo traerá una revisión sobre los principales temas de esta enfermedad, con el objetivo de alertar sobre los riesgos, la gravedad y sus impactos en la salud pública.

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La esporotricosis es una enfermedad potencialmente zoonótica, que en realidad se ha propagado en forma de brotes epidémicos. Se ha convertido en un problema de salud pública que afecta principalmente a personas de clases sociales menos privilegiadas. Debido a la gravedad de esta enfermedad, la notificación se ha vuelto obligatoria en algunos estados. También es una enfermedad profesional. Es una enfermedad infecciosa presente en los gatos, que se infectan por traumatismos de espinas de plantas, suelo contaminado, arañazos y mordeduras de animales infectados. Es causada por el hongo dimórfico del género Sporothrix sp. y genera una serie de impactos en la salud humana y animal. Por tanto, este trabajo traerá una revisión sobre los principales temas de esta enfermedad, con el objetivo de alertar sobre los riesgos, la gravedad y sus impactos en la salud pública.

Sporotrichosis is a potentially zoonotic disease, which has actually spread in the form of epidemic outbreaks. It has become a public health problem, affecting mainly people from less privileged social classes. Due to the severity of this disease, notification has become mandatory in some states. It is also an occupational disease. It is an infectious disease present in cats, which become infected by plant spines, contaminated soil, scratches and bites from infected animals. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus of the genus Sporothrix sp. and leads to a series of impacts on animal and human health. Therefore, this work will bring a review on the main topics of this disease, with the objective of alerting about the risks, severity and its impacts on public health.

A esporotricose é uma doença potencialmente zoonótica, que factualmente tem se disseminado em forma de surtos epidêmicos. Tornou-se um problema de saúde pública, que atinge principalmente pessoas de classes sociais menos privilegiadas. Devido à gravidade dessa doença, a notificação passou a ser obrigatória em alguns estados. Também é uma doença de caráter ocupacional. É uma doença infecciosa presente nos gatos, que se infectam  por trauma por espinhos de plantas, solo contaminado, arranhaduras e mordeduras de animais infectados. É causada pelo fungo dimórfico do gênero Sporothrix sp. e leva a uma série de impactos a saúde animal e humana. Portanto, esse trabalho trará uma revisão sobre os principais tópicos dessa enfermidade, com o objetivo de alertar sobre os riscos, gravidade e seus impactos na saúde pública.

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Psoroptes ovis (Acari: Psoroptidae, Hering, 1838) is an ectoparasite that poses a high risk to herd animals and causes a severe dermal disease called psoroptic mange. This work aimed to report P. ovis parasitism in a dog. A male Pinscher that lives in rural areas and had free access to sheep farming showed hair loss in the dorsal region and mild itching. Dermatological examination demonstrated irregular alopecia, scabs, dry desquamation and erythema around the dorsal region of the thorax and pelvis. Hemogram has shown mild eosinophilia and the fungal culture was negative. In skin scrapings, P. ovis was observed, and its morphological characteristics were recorded. Treatment with ivermectin (0.5 mg/kg) was initiated orally once weekly for six weeks and amitraz for environmental control shown positive results. The diagnosis of psoroptic mange in dogs was performed based on morphological characterization of mite and the report of sheep contact. This is the first report of the occurrence of P. ovis in dog.

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Background: Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon dermatopathy characterized by the deposition of minerals in the skin,usually involving collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis. Usually, it results from dystrophic calcification and can begeneralized or focal. The dermatopathy may be primary or secondary to certain disorders, especially chronic proliferativeotitis, foreign body reactions, hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) and less frequently percutaneous penetration of calcium-richproducts. The aim of this report is to describe a presentation of calcinosis cutis affecting the skin of the back, internal faceof hind limbs and anal region of a 9-years-old bitch.Case: A 9-year-old, non-defined breed, bitch, ovariohysterectomized, weighing 9.45 kg, was attended at the DermatologicalService of companion animals at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ). The animal came in withthe complaint of extensive dorsal alopecia, covered by firm lesions, with a 3-month evolution, additionally to polyuria andpolydipsia. After physical examination, alopecic areas of great extension were confirmed on the dorsum, on the internalsurface of the hind limbs and in the anal region. Also, an exudative and painful lesion located on the back was detected,plus loss of elasticity of the ventral abdomen skin and visible abdominal vessels. The screening tests showed a markedincrease in the alanine aminotransferase enzyme (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total cholesterol. The specificurinary density was decreased. On the ultrasound examination, hepatomegaly and an increase in the caudal pole of the leftadrenal were detected. Based on these findings, calcinosis cutis secondary to spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism (HAC)was suspected. For confirmation, skin biopsy and low dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDS) were performed.LDDS test showed no reduction of serum cortisol after 8 h of dexamethasone dose administration and histopathological...

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Background: Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon dermatopathy characterized by the deposition of minerals in the skin,usually involving collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis. Usually, it results from dystrophic calcification and can begeneralized or focal. The dermatopathy may be primary or secondary to certain disorders, especially chronic proliferativeotitis, foreign body reactions, hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) and less frequently percutaneous penetration of calcium-richproducts. The aim of this report is to describe a presentation of calcinosis cutis affecting the skin of the back, internal faceof hind limbs and anal region of a 9-years-old bitch.Case: A 9-year-old, non-defined breed, bitch, ovariohysterectomized, weighing 9.45 kg, was attended at the DermatologicalService of companion animals at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ). The animal came in withthe complaint of extensive dorsal alopecia, covered by firm lesions, with a 3-month evolution, additionally to polyuria andpolydipsia. After physical examination, alopecic areas of great extension were confirmed on the dorsum, on the internalsurface of the hind limbs and in the anal region. Also, an exudative and painful lesion located on the back was detected,plus loss of elasticity of the ventral abdomen skin and visible abdominal vessels. The screening tests showed a markedincrease in the alanine aminotransferase enzyme (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total cholesterol. The specificurinary density was decreased. On the ultrasound examination, hepatomegaly and an increase in the caudal pole of the leftadrenal were detected. Based on these findings, calcinosis cutis secondary to spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism (HAC)was suspected. For confirmation, skin biopsy and low dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDS) were performed.LDDS test showed no reduction of serum cortisol after 8 h of dexamethasone dose administration and histopathological...(AU)

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease characterized by the gradual and functional loss of renal mass, affecting its physiology leading to clinical manifestations. The CKD reaches dogs of several breeds causing important clinical alterations. Some laboratory tests are determinant for the correct diagnosis and thus for the implementation of the most appropriate treatment. The urinalysis, urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPC) evaluation, urea, and creatinine dosage together with the symmetric dimethylarginine dosage (SDMA), urinary tract ultrasonography and blood pressure monitoring, are the main methods used for diagnosis. In this way, this work aimed to report a case of CKD in a Teckel dog attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ), discussing the main clinical manifestations, laboratory, and image alterations, as well as the correct staging according to IRIS (Interest Renal International Society), from which the best treatment option to be adopted is determined.

A doença renal crônica (DRC) é uma enfermidade caracterizada pela perda gradual e funcional da massa renal, afetando sua fisiologia levando àmanifestações clínicas. A DRC atinge cães de diversas raças causando alterações clínicas importantes. Alguns exames laboratoriais têm se mostrado determinantes para o diagnóstico correto e assim, para implementação do tratamento mais adequado. A urinálise, avaliação da relação proteína-creatinina urinária (UPC), dosagem de ureia e creatinina juntamente com a dosagem de dimetilarginina simétrica (SDMA), ultrassonografia do trato urinário e monitoração da pressão arterial, constituem os principais métodos utilizados para diagnóstico. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de DRC em um cão da raça Teckel atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ), discutindo as principais manifestações clínicas, alterações laboratoriais e de imagem, assim como o correto estadiamento de acordo com a IRIS (Interest Renal International Society), a partir do qual se determina a melhor opção de tratamento a ser adotada.(AU)

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease characterized by the gradual and functional loss of renal mass, affecting its physiology leading to clinical manifestations. The CKD reaches dogs of several breeds causing important clinical alterations. Some laboratory tests are determinant for the correct diagnosis and thus for the implementation of the most appropriate treatment. The urinalysis, urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPC) evaluation, urea, and creatinine dosage together with the symmetric dimethylarginine dosage (SDMA), urinary tract ultrasonography and blood pressure monitoring, are the main methods used for diagnosis. In this way, this work aimed to report a case of CKD in a Teckel dog attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ), discussing the main clinical manifestations, laboratory, and image alterations, as well as the correct staging according to IRIS (Interest Renal International Society), from which the best treatment option to be adopted is determined.

A doença renal crônica (DRC) é uma enfermidade caracterizada pela perda gradual e funcional da massa renal, afetando sua fisiologia levando àmanifestações clínicas. A DRC atinge cães de diversas raças causando alterações clínicas importantes. Alguns exames laboratoriais têm se mostrado determinantes para o diagnóstico correto e assim, para implementação do tratamento mais adequado. A urinálise, avaliação da relação proteína-creatinina urinária (UPC), dosagem de ureia e creatinina juntamente com a dosagem de dimetilarginina simétrica (SDMA), ultrassonografia do trato urinário e monitoração da pressão arterial, constituem os principais métodos utilizados para diagnóstico. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar um caso de DRC em um cão da raça Teckel atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ), discutindo as principais manifestações clínicas, alterações laboratoriais e de imagem, assim como o correto estadiamento de acordo com a IRIS (Interest Renal International Society), a partir do qual se determina a melhor opção de tratamento a ser adotada.

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Esse estudo objetivou caracterizar clinicamente a fase inicial da pododermatite séptica em bovinos. Foram utilizadas 30 fêmeas bovinas, Girolando, de propriedades rurais do Estado de Goiás, submetidas às mesmas condições de manejo. Após o diagnóstico, foram submetidas a exame clínico específico dos dígitos, diariamente, por um período de quinze dias. Considerou-se o término da fase inicial a presença de fístula no espaço interdigital ou quando se completava o período de observação. Foram identificados o tipo de solo e o período do ano (chuvoso e seco). Durante a evolução da doença, o edema e a sensibilidade intensificaram de forma progressiva. Em 73,33% dos casos, a enfermidade ocorreu no membro pélvico. Em 50,00% observou-se edema moderado e 26,67%, edema acentuado, considerando ambos os membros. A fistulação ocorreu em 83,33% animais doentes até o sexto dia, em 10% entre o sétimo e o décimo primeiro dia e em 6,67% não ocorreu. As áreas de fistulação ocorreram no ponto médio do espaço interdigital em 63,33%; na região dorsal do espaço interdigital em 16,67% e no cório-coronário da região abaxial do estojo córneo em 10,00% e na porção palmar/ plantar entre os talões em 3,33% dos casos. A pododermatite séptica apresentou os mesmos sinais clínicos nas propriedades avaliadas e nos diferentes períodos do ano, variando apenas o tempo e o local de fistulação. O tempo médio transcorrido entre o diagnóstico e o a fistulação foi de cinco dias, sendo que o local de maior ocorrência foi o ponto médio do espaço interdigital.(AU)

This study aimed to describe the clinical signs of the initial phase of septic pododermatitis in thirty female girolando bovines under the same handling care from different farms in State of Goiás. Following the diagnosis, they were submitted to daily clinical examination of the hoofs during fifteen days. It was considered as the end of the initial phase the presence of fistula in interdigital space or when the observation time over. It was observed the farms soil type and the period of the year (if rainy and dryness). During the disease evolution, edema and pain increased in progressive order until skin disruption and fistula formation. In 73,33%, the illness envolved the hind limbs. In 50,00% it was observed moderate edema and 26,67% intense edema in both limbs. Fistula occurred in 83,33% ill animals until sixth day, in 10% between seventh and eleventh days and in 6,67% of the cases it wast observed. Fistulation areas were middle point of interdigital space in 63,33%; dorsal region of interdigital space in 16,67% and in coronary corium of the abaxial region of the hoof in 10,00% and in palmar/plantar region between coronary cushion in 3,33% of cases. The septic pododermatitis showed the same clinical signs in farms considered in this study and in different periods of the year, differing in time and fistula site. The average time from diagnosis and fistulation was five days. The more commom site was the middle point of the interdigital space.(AU)

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Esse estudo objetivou caracterizar clinicamente a fase inicial da pododermatite séptica em bovinos. Foram utilizadas 30 fêmeas bovinas, Girolando, de propriedades rurais do Estado de Goiás, submetidas às mesmas condições de manejo. Após o diagnóstico, foram submetidas a exame clínico específico dos dígitos, diariamente, por um período de quinze dias. Considerou-se o término da fase inicial a presença de fístula no espaço interdigital ou quando se completava o período de observação. Foram identificados o tipo de solo e o período do ano (chuvoso e seco). Durante a evolução da doença, o edema e a sensibilidade intensificaram de forma progressiva. Em 73,33% dos casos, a enfermidade ocorreu no membro pélvico. Em 50,00% observou-se edema moderado e 26,67%, edema acentuado, considerando ambos os membros. A fistulação ocorreu em 83,33% animais doentes até o sexto dia, em 10% entre o sétimo e o décimo primeiro dia e em 6,67% não ocorreu. As áreas de fistulação ocorreram no ponto médio do espaço interdigital em 63,33%; na região dorsal do espaço interdigital em 16,67% e no cório-coronário da região abaxial do estojo córneo em 10,00% e na porção palmar/ plantar entre os talões em 3,33% dos casos. A pododermatite séptica apresentou os mesmos sinais clínicos nas propriedades avaliadas e nos diferentes períodos do ano, variando apenas o tempo e o local de fistulação. O tempo médio transcorrido entre o diagnóstico e o a fistulação foi de cinco dias, sendo que o local de maior ocorrência foi o ponto médio do espaço interdigital.

This study aimed to describe the clinical signs of the initial phase of septic pododermatitis in thirty female girolando bovines under the same handling care from different farms in State of Goiás. Following the diagnosis, they were submitted to daily clinical examination of the hoofs during fifteen days. It was considered as the end of the initial phase the presence of fistula in interdigital space or when the observation time over. It was observed the farm’s soil type and the period of the year (if rainy and dryness). During the disease evolution, edema and pain increased in progressive order until skin disruption and fistula formation. In 73,33%, the illness envolved the hind limbs. In 50,00% it was observed moderate edema and 26,67% intense edema in both limbs. Fistula occurred in 83,33% ill animals until sixth day, in 10% between seventh and eleventh days and in 6,67% of the cases it was’t observed. Fistulation areas were middle point of interdigital space in 63,33%; dorsal region of interdigital space in 16,67% and in coronary corium of the abaxial region of the hoof in 10,00% and in palmar/plantar region between coronary cushion in 3,33% of cases. The septic pododermatitis showed the same clinical signs in farms considered in this study and in different periods of the year, differing in time and fistula site. The average time from diagnosis and fistulation was five days. The more commom site was the middle point of the interdigital space.

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Aqui é relatada a ocorrência de tungíase em 21 cães procedentes de seis propriedades rurais, no município de Jataí, Estado de Goiás, no período de maio a setembro de 1998. Os animais apresentavam certa resistência em se manter em posição quadrupedal, mudavam de posiçã constantemente, lambiam os pés e nem sempre atendiam os comandos dos proprietários. Ao exame clínico, observaram-se nestes animais pequenas nodulaçöes, ligeiramente amareladas, com pontos escuros no centro e erosão dos coxins palmares e plantares. Os ectoparasitos encontrados no interior destas amostras foram identificados COMO fêmeas ovígeras de Tunga penetrans. Nas propriedades estudadas verificou-se que os cães manyinham contatos próximos e frequentes com suínos e bovinos, o que, aliado à falta de informação dos trabalhadores sobre o problema, constituiu o principal fator para a manutenção da infestação e dificuldades no controle. Todos os animais receberam tratamento com solução de triclorfon a 4 por cento, aplicada ao local afetado. Os animais se recuperaram em , aproximadamente, 20 dias.

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