FELINE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO LEPTOSPIROSIS AND PRESENCE OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE CO-MORBIDITIES: FIRST EUROPEAN REPORT OF L. INTERROGANS SEROGROUP AUSTRALIS SEQUENCE TYPE 24 IN A CAT AND SURVEY OF LEPTOSPIRA EXPOSURE IN OUTDOOR CATS

Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases and can infect both humans and animals worldwide.The role of the cat as a susceptible host and potential environmental reservoir of Leptospira is still not well understood, due to the lack Chef Knives of obvious clinical signs associated with Leptospira spp.infection in this species.This

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The 44th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-44) wintering party conducted the VIth five-year JARE program from February 1st 2003 to January 31st 2004 at both Syowa and Dome Fuji Stations.Thirty-six members at Syowa Station and 8 members Meat Handling Claws at Dome Fuji Station were engaged in the various scientific and logistic activities

Introduction Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex, immune-mediated disease associated with skin psoriasis that, if left untreated, can lead to joint destruction.Up to 30% of patients with psoriasis progress Accessories to PsA.In most cases, psoriasis precedes synovio-entheseal inflammation by an average of 5–7 years, providing a unique opportun

Microangiopathic antiphospholipid-associated syndromes (MAPSs) are Lamp reported as encompassing several conditions mainly affecting the microvasculature of selected organs: the liver in HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet); kidney, brain, and skin in TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura).It is predominant in pat