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The present report aimed to describe the main characteristics of the parotid salivary mucocele in an adult male rabbit, which presented with a painless fluctuating mass with fluid content. Owing to the need for repeated fluid drainage, surgical excision was the chosen mode of treatment. Preoperative evaluation included radiography and blood analysis. The patient underwent surgical excision of the affected gland. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained by means of isoflurane and the cardio-respiratory parameters were monitored throughout the surgery. A bipolar electrocautery was used to assist in the incision and polyglactin 910 and nylon were the suture materials used in the wound closure technique. Post-operative medications included analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents and antibiotics. Histopathology of the excised glandular tissue revealed a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, fibroblasts, hemorrhage and hyperemia. The observations in this case suggest that surgical excision of the affected gland is the treatment of choice for the management of mucocele in companion rabbits, which has already been identified for other animals. Periodic acid-reactive Schiff staining confirmed the diagnosis of salivary mucocele. The complementary investigations helped to rule out the differential diagnosis and indicated a favorable prognosis, in view of the fact that the case was successfully resolved without complications or recurrence.(AU)

O presente relato teve como objetivo descrever as principais características da mucocele salivar parotídea em um coelho macho adulto, que apresentou uma massa flutuante indolor e com um conteúdo líquido em seu interior. Devido à necessidade de repetidas punções deste fluido, optou-se pela excisão cirúrgica como forma de tratamento. A avaliação pré-operatória incluiu radiografias e análises sanguíneas. O paciente foi submetido ao tratamento cirúrgico com excisão da glândula afetada. A anestesia inalatória foi mantida com isoflurano e os parâmetros cardio-respiratórios foram monitorados durante a cirurgia. Um eletrocautério bipolar foi utilizado para auxiliar na incisão e os fios poliglactina 910 e nylon foram utilizados na técnica de sutura. As medicações pós-operatórias incluíram agentes analgésicos, anti-inflamatórios e antibióticos. A histopatologia do tecido glandular removido revelou infiltrado inflamatório misto, fibroblastos, hemorragia e hiperemia. As observações neste caso sugerem que a remoção cirúrgica da glândula afetada seja o tratamento de escolha no manejo da mucocele em coelhos de companhia, o que já vem sendo identificado para outros animais. A coloração do ácido periódico reativo de Schiff confirmou o diagnóstico da mucocele salivar. Os exames complementares ajudaram a excluir as doenças que fazem parte do diagnóstico diferencial e indicaram um prognóstico favorável, tendo em vista o fato que este caso foi resolvido com sucesso, sem complicações ou recorrência.(AU)

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Os coelhos estão entre os animais de estimação mais populares mantidos buscando mais conhecimento acerca dos cuidados a tomar com eles e dispondo em ambiente domiciliar, após os cães e gatos. Em consequência, os tutores vêm de mais profissionais habilitados para tal. O resultado natural é o aumento da longevidade e o diagnóstico de diversas enfermidades. Nesse sentido, distúrbios afetam o sistema reprodutor feminino, como neoplasias ou hiperplasias, são cada vez documentado em coelhos no Brasil. Desse modo, o objetivo do relato é descrever associado a hiperplasia endometrial, com evolução para a cura após procedimento um caso de gestação ectópica com dois fetos em uma coelha de 3 anos de idade cirúrgico.

Rabbits are among the most popular pets kept in the domestic environment. after dogs and cats. Therefore, more people have been seeking better information about their care, and finding greater availability of veterinarians qualified to treat these species. The result is increased longevity and more frequent diagnosis of various pathologies. Diseases that affect the female reproductive system such as neoplasias and hyperplasias are increasingly reported. In contrast, extra-uterine pregnancy is a disorder that is still poorly documented in rabbits in Brazil. The objective of this report is to describe a case of ectopic pregnancy with two fetuses in a 3-year-old rabbit, associated with endometrial hyperplasia succesfully treated by surgical intervention.

Los conejos se encuentran entre las mascotas más populares que conviven en una casa, después de los perros y los gatos. Como consecuencia, los tutores buscan más información sobre los cuidados de estos animales, y hay más profesionales especializados en ellos. El resultado natural de esta situación es el aumento de longevidad, y la aparición de un número mayor de enfermedades. En tal sentido, existen cada vez más relatos de enfermidades que afectan al sistema reproductivo de las hembras, como neoplasias o hiperplasias. Por otro lado, la gestación extrauterina representa una alteración poco documentada en conejos brasileños. El objetivo de este relato es describir un caso de gestación ectópica de dos fetos en una coneja de 3 años de edad, que además presentó hiperplasia endometrial. que evolucionó positivamente después de operada.

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Os coelhos estão entre os animais de estimação mais populares mantidos buscando mais conhecimento acerca dos cuidados a tomar com eles e dispondo em ambiente domiciliar, após os cães e gatos. Em consequência, os tutores vêm de mais profissionais habilitados para tal. O resultado natural é o aumento da longevidade e o diagnóstico de diversas enfermidades. Nesse sentido, distúrbios afetam o sistema reprodutor feminino, como neoplasias ou hiperplasias, são cada vez documentado em coelhos no Brasil. Desse modo, o objetivo do relato é descrever associado a hiperplasia endometrial, com evolução para a cura após procedimento um caso de gestação ectópica com dois fetos em uma coelha de 3 anos de idade cirúrgico.(AU)

Rabbits are among the most popular pets kept in the domestic environment. after dogs and cats. Therefore, more people have been seeking better information about their care, and finding greater availability of veterinarians qualified to treat these species. The result is increased longevity and more frequent diagnosis of various pathologies. Diseases that affect the female reproductive system such as neoplasias and hyperplasias are increasingly reported. In contrast, extra-uterine pregnancy is a disorder that is still poorly documented in rabbits in Brazil. The objective of this report is to describe a case of ectopic pregnancy with two fetuses in a 3-year-old rabbit, associated with endometrial hyperplasia succesfully treated by surgical intervention.(AU)

Los conejos se encuentran entre las mascotas más populares que conviven en una casa, después de los perros y los gatos. Como consecuencia, los tutores buscan más información sobre los cuidados de estos animales, y hay más profesionales especializados en ellos. El resultado natural de esta situación es el aumento de longevidad, y la aparición de un número mayor de enfermedades. En tal sentido, existen cada vez más relatos de enfermidades que afectan al sistema reproductivo de las hembras, como neoplasias o hiperplasias. Por otro lado, la gestación extrauterina representa una alteración poco documentada en conejos brasileños. El objetivo de este relato es describir un caso de gestación ectópica de dos fetos en una coneja de 3 años de edad, que además presentó hiperplasia endometrial. que evolucionó positivamente después de operada.(AU)

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Background: Pasteurellosis is a common disease of cattle, pigs, and poultry, which rarely affects humans. In rabbits, therespiratory presentation of the disease is frequently reported. Clinical signs related to bronchopneumonia include sneezing, lung stertors, oculonasal discharge, dyspnea and cyanosis. Infection may lead to otitis, conjunctivitis, abscesses andsepsis. Furthermore, Pasteurella multocida infection may lead to sudden death without clinical manifestations. Reports ofpasteurellosis in rabbits are scarce in Brazil. Therefore, the objective of this article is to describe an outbreak of pasteurellosis with high mortality in a rabbity in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil.Cases: Two adult rabbits were submitted for necropsy at the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory of the Instituto Federal Catarinense- Campus Concórdia, within an interval of twenty days. Herd was represented by 40 animals, of which six fattening rabbits andthree breeders died. Animals were kept in suspended cages with slatted floor. Clinical signs were represented by prostration,sneezing, and mucopurulent nasal discharge. In addition, wounds were observed in the distal portion of the limbs. Death occurredup to two days after the onset of clinical signs. Necropsies were performed and tissue samples were collected for histopathologic,immunohistochemical and microbiologic (bacterial culture and antibiogram) exams. At the necropsy, severe diffuse fibrinousexudate covering the pericardium sac, visceral and parietal pleural surfaces was noted, as well as multiple diaphragm adhesions.In addition, the lungs presented diffuse red coloration and showed multiple abscesses ranging from 0.3 to 1cm in diameter. Thenasal sinus and the tracheal mucosa showed diffuse reddening (rabbits 1 and 2). Abscesses up to 2 cm in diameter were observedin the mammary glands (rabbit 1), heart and kidneys (rabbit 2). The urinary bladder...(AU)

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Background: Pasteurellosis is a common disease of cattle, pigs, and poultry, which rarely affects humans. In rabbits, therespiratory presentation of the disease is frequently reported. Clinical signs related to bronchopneumonia include sneezing, lung stertors, oculonasal discharge, dyspnea and cyanosis. Infection may lead to otitis, conjunctivitis, abscesses andsepsis. Furthermore, Pasteurella multocida infection may lead to sudden death without clinical manifestations. Reports ofpasteurellosis in rabbits are scarce in Brazil. Therefore, the objective of this article is to describe an outbreak of pasteurellosis with high mortality in a rabbity in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil.Cases: Two adult rabbits were submitted for necropsy at the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory of the Instituto Federal Catarinense- Campus Concórdia, within an interval of twenty days. Herd was represented by 40 animals, of which six fattening rabbits andthree breeders died. Animals were kept in suspended cages with slatted floor. Clinical signs were represented by prostration,sneezing, and mucopurulent nasal discharge. In addition, wounds were observed in the distal portion of the limbs. Death occurredup to two days after the onset of clinical signs. Necropsies were performed and tissue samples were collected for histopathologic,immunohistochemical and microbiologic (bacterial culture and antibiogram) exams. At the necropsy, severe diffuse fibrinousexudate covering the pericardium sac, visceral and parietal pleural surfaces was noted, as well as multiple diaphragm adhesions.In addition, the lungs presented diffuse red coloration and showed multiple abscesses ranging from 0.3 to 1cm in diameter. Thenasal sinus and the tracheal mucosa showed diffuse reddening (rabbits 1 and 2). Abscesses up to 2 cm in diameter were observedin the mammary glands (rabbit 1), heart and kidneys (rabbit 2). The urinary bladder...

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Patterns in distribution and local abundance of species within a biome are central concerns in ecology and allow the understanding of the effects of habitat loss on rates of species extinction; provide support for the creation and management of reserves; and contribute to the identification and quantification of the processes that allow niche partitioning by species. However, despite the importance in the conservation and management of the ecosystems, most systematized information on the abundance and distribution of small mammals is restricted to the northern hemisphere or forest ecosystems. For tropical biomes, an important part of this information remains dispersed and difficult to access in the form of theses, technical reports, or unpublished data sets. Here we present a comprehensive data set of abundance and richness of small mammals in the Cerrado, the largest Neotropical savanna. This data set includes 2,599 records of 446 sites from 96 studies. More than 50% of references in this data set are peer-reviewed journal articles, but 45.78% of communities were compiled from theses. The data set comprises 24,283 individuals of 55 genera and at least 118 species of small mammals including 29 marsupials, two lagomorphs (one exotic), and 87 rodents (three exotic). Local species richness ranged from 1 to 26 species (5.82 ± 3.55, average species richness ± SD). We observed hyperdominance of a few species; the 10 most abundant species in this data set represented 60.19% of all recorded individuals. The hairy-tailed bolo mouse (Necromys lasiurus) represented over than 20% of all individuals and occurred at more than 50% of sites. Furthermore, we identified 18 environments, 16 native vegetation types, and 2 anthropic environments. Typical savanna and gallery forest were the most frequently sampled vegetation types (comprising 46.94% of all sampled sites) and the most speciose ones (57 species for typical savanna and 53 species for gallery forest). The information contained in this data set can be used to analyze ecological questions such as the relationship between local abundance and regional distribution, the relevance of local and regional factors to community structuring, and the role of phylogenetic mechanisms in community assemblage. It can also be useful in conservation efforts in this biodiversity hotspot. No copyright, proprietary, or cost restrictions apply. Please cite this paper when the data are used in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using the data.

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Food web interactions are key to community structure. The introduction of species can be seen as an uncontrolled experiment of the addition of species. Introduced species lead to multiple changes, frequently threatening the native biodiversity. However, little is known about their direct effect on the upper level of the food web. In this study we review empirical data on the predator-prey relationship between the introduced lagomorphs and their consumers, and use meta-analytical tools to quantify the strength of their interactions. We expect that exotic lagomorphs will destabilize food webs, affect ecological processes and compromise the conservation of the invaded regions. We found 156 studies on the diet of 43 species of predators that consume lagomorphs as exotic preys in South America and Oceania. We found an average exotic lagomorphs-predator link of 20% which indicates a strong interaction, given that the average for the strongest links with native prey (when lagomorphs are not included in the predator diet) is about 24%. Additionally, this last link decreases to 17% when lagomorphs are present. When lagomorphs arrive in a new environment they may become the most important resource for predators, producing an unstable equilibrium in the novel food web. Any disruption of this interaction could have catastrophic consequences for the native diversity by directly impacting predators or indirectly impacting native preys by apparent competition. Eradication or any change in their abundances should be carefully considered in conservation actions since those will have great impacts on predator populations and ultimately in the whole communities.

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O objetivo detse artigo é de descrever um protocolo de isolamento das células mononucleares da medula óssea de coelhos, seguido de purificação celular por depleção negativa com o anticorpo monoclonal CD45 e posterior expansão em meio de cultura MesenCult®. Dez coelhos machos adultos, da raça Nova Zelândia, com idade média de 1,0±0,2 anos e peso médio 3,5±0,24kg, foram utilizados para padronização da metodologia. O isolamento das células mononuclares da medula óssea foi realizado pelo gradiente de densidade Ficoll-paque® e a purificação e obtenção das células- pela depleção negativa com o anticorpo monoclonal CD45 em base imunomagnética. A população celular obtida foi expandida posteriormente em meio de cultura MesenCult®. No isolamento pelo gradiente de icoll-Paque® foi obtido um rendimento médio de 7,31x106 células/mL. Após purificação e obtenção das possíveis células-tronco mesenquimais pela base imunomagnética, houve um decréscimo do rendimento para 2,28x106 células/mL, mas o processo de expansão foi incrementado pelo cultivo celular. Os resultados indicaram que as células obtidas da fração mononuclear da medula óssea, cultivadas in vitro foram capazes de gerar células aderentes 24 horas após o cultivo, com predominância de células fibroblastóides sugestivas de células-tronco mesenquimais. Concluiu-se que a obtenção de células-tronco mesenquimais pode ser alcançada após purificação das células mononucleares da medula óssea de coelhos pelo método imunomagético, o meio de cultura MesenCult® proporciona um ambiente adequado para a rápida expansão in vitro e o número de passagens exerce influência negativa sobre as características morfológicas das células.

The objective of this study was to describe guidelines for the isolation of bone marrow mononuclear cells from rabbits, followed by cell purification by negative depletion with CD45 monoclonal antibody, and further expansion in MesenCult® medium. Ten adult male New Zealand White rabbits, age average of 1.0±0.2 years and weighting 3.5±0.24kg, were used to obtain a standardized method. The mononuclear cells of the bone marrow were isolated with Ficoll-paque® density gradient centrifugation, and the cell purification and acquisition was completed by negative depletion with CD45 monoclonal antibody in immunomagnetic base. The cell population obtained was expanded in MesenCult® medium. Through isolation with Ficoll-paque® density gradient was possible to obtain an average yield of 7.31x106 cells/mL. After purification and acquisiton of potential mesenchymal stem cells by the immunomagnetic base, there was a yield decrease to 2.28x106 cells/mL; however the expansion process was increased in cell culture. The results indicated that cells obtained from the mononuclear fraction of bone marrow and cultivated in vitro were capable to generate adherent cells 24 hours after culture, with predominance of fibroblastoid cells suggestive of mesenchymal stem cells. It can be concluded that mesenchymal stem cells can be achieved with purified rabbit bone marrow mononuclear cells through the immunomagnetic method, as the MesenCult® medium provides a suitable environment for a quick in vitro expansion, and the number of passages exerts negative influence on the morphological characteristics.

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O objetivo detse artigo é de descrever um protocolo de isolamento das células mononucleares da medula óssea de coelhos, seguido de purificação celular por depleção negativa com o anticorpo monoclonal CD45 e posterior expansão em meio de cultura MesenCult®. Dez coelhos machos adultos, da raça Nova Zelândia, com idade média de 1,0±0,2 anos e peso médio 3,5±0,24kg, foram utilizados para padronização da metodologia. O isolamento das células mononuclares da medula óssea foi realizado pelo gradiente de densidade Ficoll-paque® e a purificação e obtenção das células- pela depleção negativa com o anticorpo monoclonal CD45 em base imunomagnética. A população celular obtida foi expandida posteriormente em meio de cultura MesenCult®. No isolamento pelo gradiente de icoll-Paque® foi obtido um rendimento médio de 7,31x106 células/mL. Após purificação e obtenção das possíveis células-tronco mesenquimais pela base imunomagnética, houve um decréscimo do rendimento para 2,28x106 células/mL, mas o processo de expansão foi incrementado pelo cultivo celular. Os resultados indicaram que as células obtidas da fração mononuclear da medula óssea, cultivadas in vitro foram capazes de gerar células aderentes 24 horas após o cultivo, com predominância de células fibroblastóides sugestivas de células-tronco mesenquimais. Concluiu-se que a obtenção de células-tronco mesenquimais pode ser alcançada após purificação das células mononucleares da medula óssea de coelhos pelo método imunomagético, o meio de cultura MesenCult® proporciona um ambiente adequado para a rápida expansão in vitro e o número de passagens exerce influência negativa sobre as características morfológicas das células.(AU)

The objective of this study was to describe guidelines for the isolation of bone marrow mononuclear cells from rabbits, followed by cell purification by negative depletion with CD45 monoclonal antibody, and further expansion in MesenCult® medium. Ten adult male New Zealand White rabbits, age average of 1.0±0.2 years and weighting 3.5±0.24kg, were used to obtain a standardized method. The mononuclear cells of the bone marrow were isolated with Ficoll-paque® density gradient centrifugation, and the cell purification and acquisition was completed by negative depletion with CD45 monoclonal antibody in immunomagnetic base. The cell population obtained was expanded in MesenCult® medium. Through isolation with Ficoll-paque® density gradient was possible to obtain an average yield of 7.31x106 cells/mL. After purification and acquisiton of potential mesenchymal stem cells by the immunomagnetic base, there was a yield decrease to 2.28x106 cells/mL; however the expansion process was increased in cell culture. The results indicated that cells obtained from the mononuclear fraction of bone marrow and cultivated in vitro were capable to generate adherent cells 24 hours after culture, with predominance of fibroblastoid cells suggestive of mesenchymal stem cells. It can be concluded that mesenchymal stem cells can be achieved with purified rabbit bone marrow mononuclear cells through the immunomagnetic method, as the MesenCult® medium provides a suitable environment for a quick in vitro expansion, and the number of passages exerts negative influence on the morphological characteristics.(AU)

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The aim of this study was to describe the origin, morphometry and main branches of the basilar artery, in adult New Zealand rabbits of both sexes. The setting was made by plastic tube inserted into the common carotid artery with 10% formaldehyde solution. After fixed and performing the injections with latex solution stained with pigment, the brains were removed after craniotomy and dissected to identify the origin and main branches of the basilar arteries. Mean and standard error of the basilar artery length were 1.293 cm ± 0.024 in females and 1.227 cm ± 0.025 in males. In all rabbits dissected, the basilar artery stemmed from the anastomosis of vertebral arteries, right and left, giving rise to the caudal cerebellar artery, varied branches to bulb and pons, terminal branches, and rostral cerebellar arteries

O objetivo desta investigação foi caracterizar a origem, morfometria e ramos principais da artéria basilar em coelhos Nova Zelândia adultos de ambos os sexos. A fixação foi feita através de cânula plástica introduzida na artéria carótida comum com solução de formaldeído a 10%. Em seguida foram feitas repleções vasculares com solução aquosa de Petrolátex S65 corado com pigmento Suvinil vermelho. Procedeu-se a craniotomia, remoção dos encéfalos e dissecção para a observação da origem e ramificações principais da artéria basilar. A média e erro padrão do comprimento da artéria basilar foram de 1,293 cm ± 0,024 nas fêmeas e 1,227 cm ± 0,025 nos machos. Em todos os coelhos dissecados, a artéria basilar se originou da anastomose das artérias vertebrais, direita e esquerda, emitindo a artéria cerebelar caudal, ramos variados para bulbo e ponte, ramos terminais e artérias cerebelares rostrais

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The aim of this study was to describe the origin, morphometry and main branches of the basilar artery, in adult New Zealand rabbits of both sexes. The setting was made by plastic tube inserted into the common carotid artery with 10% formaldehyde solution. After fixed and performing the injections with latex solution stained with pigment, the brains were removed after craniotomy and dissected to identify the origin and main branches of the basilar arteries. Mean and standard error of the basilar artery length were 1.293 cm ± 0.024 in females and 1.227 cm ± 0.025 in males. In all rabbits dissected, the basilar artery stemmed from the anastomosis of vertebral arteries, right and left, giving rise to the caudal cerebellar artery, varied branches to bulb and pons, terminal branches, and rostral cerebellar arteries(AU)

O objetivo desta investigação foi caracterizar a origem, morfometria e ramos principais da artéria basilar em coelhos Nova Zelândia adultos de ambos os sexos. A fixação foi feita através de cânula plástica introduzida na artéria carótida comum com solução de formaldeído a 10%. Em seguida foram feitas repleções vasculares com solução aquosa de Petrolátex S65 corado com pigmento Suvinil vermelho. Procedeu-se a craniotomia, remoção dos encéfalos e dissecção para a observação da origem e ramificações principais da artéria basilar. A média e erro padrão do comprimento da artéria basilar foram de 1,293 cm ± 0,024 nas fêmeas e 1,227 cm ± 0,025 nos machos. Em todos os coelhos dissecados, a artéria basilar se originou da anastomose das artérias vertebrais, direita e esquerda, emitindo a artéria cerebelar caudal, ramos variados para bulbo e ponte, ramos terminais e artérias cerebelares rostrais(AU)

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The origin and distribution of the femoral nerves in both antimeres were studied in 30 New Zealand rabbits (15 males and 15 females). The specimens were collected after natural death and fixed with 10% formaldehyde solution. In males, the femoral nerve originated from the ventral branches of the fourth, sixth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves in seven animals (46.67%), in two animals (13.33%) from the ventral branches of the fifth and sixth lumbar spinal nerves, in one animal (6.67%) from the ventral branch of the fifth lumbar spinal nerve, in three animals (20%) from the ventral branches of the fifth, sixth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves, in one animal (6.67%) from the ventral branches of the fourth and fifth lumbar spinal nerves, and in one animal (6.67%) from the ventral branches of the fifth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves. In females, the femoral nerve originated from the ventral branches of the fourth, sixth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves in four animals (26.67%), in two cases (13.33%) from the ventral branches of the fifth and sixth lumbar spinal nerves, in one animal (6.67%) from the ventral branch of the fifth lumbar spinal nerve, in three animals (20%) from the ventral branches of the sixth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves, in four animals (26.67%) from the ventral branches of the fifth, sixth and seventh lumbar spinal nerves and in one animal (6.67%) from the ventral branches of the fourth and seventhlumbar spinal nerves. In all animals the femoral nerves were distributed in different branches to the major and minor psoas, femoral quadriceps, sartorius and pectinius muscles.

Se estudió el origen y distribución del nervio femoral de ambos antímeros en 30 conejos neozelandeses, 15 machos y 15 hembras. Los animales fueron recolectados después de su muerte natural y se fijaron en formaldehído al 10%. En los machos, el nervio femoral se originó a partir de los ramos ventrales del cuarto, sexto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbares en siete casos (46,67%); en tres casos (20%) desde los ramos ventrales del quinto, sexto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbares; en dos casos (13,33%) desde los ramos ventrales del quinto y sexto nervios espinales lumbares, mientras que en tres animales (n=1 respectivamente), desde los ramos ventrales del quinto nervio espinal lumbar (6,67%), los ramos ventrales del cuarto y quinto nervios lumbares espinales (6,67%) y desde los ramos ventrales del quinto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbares. En las hembras, el nervio femoral se originó a partir de los ramos ventrales del cuarto, sexto y séptimo nervios espinales en cuatro casos (26,67%); en otros cuatro casos (26,67%) desde los ramos ventrales del quinto, sexto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbar, en tres casos (20%) desde los ramos ventrales del sexto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbares, en dos casos (13,33%) desde los ramos ventrales del quinto y sexto nervios espinales, y en dos animales (n=1, respectivamente) procedían desde los ramos ventrales del quinto nervio espinal lumbar (6,67%) y de los ramos ventrales del cuarto y séptimo nervios espinales lumbares (6,67%). Los nervios femorales en todos los animales estaban distribuidos en diversos ramos de los músculos psoas mayor y menor, cuádriceps femoral sartorios y pectinatos.

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A mixomatose é uma doença infectocontagiosa, de notificação obrigatória, que acomete coelhos, provocada por um vírus da família Poxviridae (Myxoma virus), transmitida direta ou indiretamente através de vetores. Possui grande importância mundial devido a sua endemicidade e alto índice de mortalidade. É caracterizada por blefaroconjuntivite bilateral, nodulações e edema disseminado por todo o corpo, em especial edema na face, no focinho e nas orelhas, dando à cabeça do animal um aspecto leonino. O diagnóstico é baseado principalmente nos sinais clínicos. Achados anatomopatológicos contribuem para o diagnóstico. A confirmação pode ser realizada por meio de microscopia eletrônica, Elisa, fixação de complemento, reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR) e isolamento viral. Não há tratamento após a infecção e a maioria dos animais acometidos vão a óbito. A principal medida profilática é a vacinação.(AU)

Mixomatosis is an infectious-contagious disease of compulsory notification that affects rabbits and is caused by a virus from the Poxviridae family (Myxoma virus), trasmitted directly or indirectly through vectors. It is very important globally because of its endemicity and high mortality rate. Symptoms are bilateral blepharoconjunctivitis, noduli and generalized edema over the whole body, especially on the face, nose and ears, which makes the head of the animal resemble that of a lion. Diagnosis is mainly based on the clinical signs, aided by anatomopathological findings. Confirmation can be achieved through electron microscopy, ELISA, complement fixation test (CF), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and viral isolation. There is no treatment after the infection and most animals die. The most important prophylactic measure is vaccination.(AU)

La mixomatosis es una enfermedad infecto contagiosa que afecta a los conejos, de notificación obligatoria, provocada por un virus de la familia Poxviridae (Myxoma virus), que es transmitida a través de vectores, tanto en forma directa como indirecta. Debido a su carácter endémico posee una gran importancia a nivel internacional, con alto índice de mortalidad. Se caracteriza por presentar una blefaroconjuntivitis bilateral, nodulaciones y edema diseminado por todo el cuerpo, especialmente en la cara, nariz y orejas, dándole al animal un aspecto leonino. El diagnóstico se fundamenta principalmente en los signos clínicos. La anatomopatología ayuda en el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. La confirmación puede realizarse a través de microscopía electrónica, Elisa, fijación de complemento, reacción en cadena de polimerasa (PCR) y aislamiento viral. No existe un tratamiento después de instaurada la infección, y la mayoría de los animales afectados vienen a óbito. La principal medida profiláctica es la vacunación.(AU)

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A mixomatose é uma doença infectocontagiosa, de notificação obrigatória, que acomete coelhos, provocada por um vírus da família Poxviridae (Myxoma virus), transmitida direta ou indiretamente através de vetores. Possui grande importância mundial devido a sua endemicidade e alto índice de mortalidade. É caracterizada por blefaroconjuntivite bilateral, nodulações e edema disseminado por todo o corpo, em especial edema na face, no focinho e nas orelhas, dando à cabeça do animal um aspecto leonino. O diagnóstico é baseado principalmente nos sinais clínicos. Achados anatomopatológicos contribuem para o diagnóstico. A confirmação pode ser realizada por meio de microscopia eletrônica, Elisa, fixação de complemento, reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR) e isolamento viral. Não há tratamento após a infecção e a maioria dos animais acometidos vão a óbito. A principal medida profilática é a vacinação.

Mixomatosis is an infectious-contagious disease of compulsory notification that affects rabbits and is caused by a virus from the Poxviridae family (Myxoma virus), trasmitted directly or indirectly through vectors. It is very important globally because of its endemicity and high mortality rate. Symptoms are bilateral blepharoconjunctivitis, noduli and generalized edema over the whole body, especially on the face, nose and ears, which makes the head of the animal resemble that of a lion. Diagnosis is mainly based on the clinical signs, aided by anatomopathological findings. Confirmation can be achieved through electron microscopy, ELISA, complement fixation test (CF), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and viral isolation. There is no treatment after the infection and most animals die. The most important prophylactic measure is vaccination.

La mixomatosis es una enfermedad infecto contagiosa que afecta a los conejos, de notificación obligatoria, provocada por un virus de la familia Poxviridae (Myxoma virus), que es transmitida a través de vectores, tanto en forma directa como indirecta. Debido a su carácter endémico posee una gran importancia a nivel internacional, con alto índice de mortalidad. Se caracteriza por presentar una blefaroconjuntivitis bilateral, nodulaciones y edema diseminado por todo el cuerpo, especialmente en la cara, nariz y orejas, dándole al animal un aspecto leonino. El diagnóstico se fundamenta principalmente en los signos clínicos. La anatomopatología ayuda en el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. La confirmación puede realizarse a través de microscopía electrónica, Elisa, fijación de complemento, reacción en cadena de polimerasa (PCR) y aislamiento viral. No existe un tratamiento después de instaurada la infección, y la mayoría de los animales afectados vienen a óbito. La principal medida profiláctica es la vacunación.

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Nós inventariamos os pequenos mamíferos não-voadores em Viana, Espírito Santo, sudeste do Brasil, em 1981-1982 e 2006-2007. Foram capturados 439 pequenos mamíferos não-voadores pertencentes a três ordens (Didelphimorphia, Rodentia e Lagomorpha) e seis famílias (Didelphidae, Sciuridade, Cricetidae, Muridae, Echimyidae e Leporidae). As espécies mais abundantes foram os roedores Akodon cursor e Nectomys squamipes e o marsupial Metachirus nudicaudatus. Registramos pela primeira vez a ocorrência do roedor equimídeo Euryzygomatomys spinosus no estado do Espírito Santo. A riqueza específica (S = 21) e o índice de diversidade de Shannon (H = 2,23) estão entre os maiores registrados para pequenos mamíferos da Mata Atlântica no estado, mesmo quando comparados aos valores obtidos para unidades de conservação. Esses maiores valores de riqueza e diversidade encontrados estão provavelmente associados à heterogeneidade de hábitat e evidenciam a necessidade de conservação dos fragmentos florestais de Viana, os quais são importantes depositários da biodiversidade da Mata Atlântica.

We surveyed non-flying small mammals at Viana, Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, in 1981-1982 and 2006-2007. We trapped 439 non-flying small mammals belonging to three orders (Didelphimorphia, Rodentia, and Lagomorpha) and six families (Didelphidae, Sciuridade, Cricetidae, Muridae, Echimyidae, and Leporidae). The most abundant species were the rodents Akodon cursor and Nectomys squamipes and the marsupial Metachirus nudicaudatus. We recorded the echimyid rodent Euryzygomatomys spinosus for the first time in the state of Espírito Santo. The species richness (S = 21) and Shannon diversity index (H = 2.23) are among the highest recorded for Atlantic Forest small mammals in the state, even when compared to values from protected areas. These higher richness and diversity values are probably related to habitat heterogeneity and highlight the need for conservation of Viana's forest fragments, which are an important source of Atlantic Forest biodiversity.