Findings in cerebrospinal fluids of horses infected with West Nile virus: 30 cases (2001)     

Wamsley HL  Alleman AR  Porter MB  Long MT 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》2002,221(9):1303-1305

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate CSF in horses with confirmed West Nile virus encephalomyelitis. DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: 30 horses. PROCEDURE: Results of CSF analyses from horses with acute neurologic signs attributed to West Nile virus infection that was confirmed by immunoglobulin M antibody capture ELISA were reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS: Among 30 CSF samples, findings in 8 (27%) were within reference ranges and in 22 (73%) were abnormal. Among the 22 abnormal samples, mononuclear pleocytosis was found in 16 (73%) and high protein concentration with nucleated cell count within reference range was found in 6 (27%) samples. A predominance of lymphocytes was found in 11 of 16 samples with mononuclear pleocytosis, and a predominance of large mononuclear cells was found in 5 of 16 samples. Sensitivities of analyses of CSF obtained from the lumbosacral and atlanto-occipital regions of the spinal cord were 89 and 50%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results suggest that in horses with acute onset of neurologic signs caused by West Nile virus encephalomyelitis, findings in the CSF are likely to be abnormal, mononuclear pleocytosis with lymphocytic predominance may be most commonly observed, and CSF collected from the lumbosacral region may be abnormal more commonly than CSF collected from the atlanto-occipital region.  相似文献   

Clinical syndrome associated with zolpidem ingestion in dogs: 33 cases (January 1998-July 2000)     

Richardson JA  Gwaltney-Brant SM  Albretsen JC  Khan SA  Porter JA 《Journal of veterinary internal medicine / American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine》2002,16(2):208-210

Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class that is used to treat insomnia in humans. Zolpidem binds selectively to the benzodiazepine omega-1 receptor and increases the frequency of chloride channel opening, which results in inhibition of neuronal excitation. A retrospective study was conducted of zolpidem ingestion in dogs that were reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) between January 1998 and July 2000. Data analysis included amount ingested, clinical effects, and time of onset of signs. Thirty-three reports of zolpidem ingestion in dogs (ranging in age from 5 months to 16 years) were evaluated. Approximate ingested dosages ranged from 0.24 to 21 mg/kg. Clinical signs reported included ataxia (18 dogs; 54.5%), hyperactivity (10 dogs; 30.3%), vomiting (7 dogs; 21.2%), and lethargy (5 dogs; 15.2%), as well as panting, disorientation, nonspecific behavior disorder, and hypersalivation (4 dogs each sign; 12.1%). Other signs reported include tachycardia, tremors, apprehension, vocalization, hypersalivation, weakness, and hyperesthesia. In 85% percent of reports, clinical signs developed within 1 hour and usually resolved within 12 hours. Although central nervous system (CNS) depression is reported as a primary effect of zolpidem in humans and would also be expected in dogs, information obtained from this study indicates that some dogs may exhibit a paradoxical excitation reaction. This effect appears to vary among individual dogs.  相似文献   

Ganglioradiculitis (sensory neuronopathy) in a dog: clinical,morphologic, and immunohistochemical findings     

Porter B  Schatzberg S  McDonough S  Mertens D  de Lahunta A 《Veterinary pathology》2002,39(5):598-602

A 9-year-old Labrador Retriever was diagnosed with ganglioradiculitis (sensory neuronopathy). This idiopathic disease of mature dogs is characterized by a profound loss of sensory nerve function due to mononuclear inflammatory infiltration of peripheral ganglia and spinal nerve roots, with destruction of sensory neurons. Immunohistochemistry demonstrates that the infiltrating cells are primarily T lymphocytes and that immunoglobulins are not present on the cell membranes of affected neurons. The pathogenesis of ganglioradiculitis remains unclear, but the evidence points to a cell-mediated immune mechanism.  相似文献   

An unusual paracaecal abscess associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum in a horse     

CJ TREVILLIAN  BH ANDERSON  MG COLLETT 《Australian veterinary journal》1998,76(10):659-662

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Effect of Foliar Fertilizers on the Growth of Soybean Cultivars1     

C. K. Woon  O. A. Porter 《Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science》1986,157(2):79-85

Foliar fertilizers (FF) applied at the reproductive growth stage was reported to increase soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) yield in field trials. But yield increases have not been consistent. Field experiments were conducted on Calloway silt loam soil in 1981—1982 to determine the effect of two foliar fertilizer (FF) formulations, 16N + 4P + 4K + 1 S (Hanway) and 12 N + 4 P + 4 K + 0.5 S (Folian), and time of application, 0800- and 1900-h, on the growth of seven soybean cultivars from maturity groups V, VI, and VII. Foliar fertilizers were applied at a rate of 187 L/ha^?1 in water by a backpack CO₂ pressure sprayer at R5 to R6 growth stages. Foliar fertilizers caused no crop injury (leaf burn) when applied at 1900-h but caused moderate injury at 0800-h, which caused a yield reduction. The most significant crop injury was caused by Hanway formulation when applied at 0800-h. Yields were significantly reduced by FF in 1981 but not in 1982. Generally, Folian formulation treatments had higher yields than Hanway formulation treatments, but neither formulation increased yield above that of the untreated plants. The Bragg cultivar exhibited the least amount of crop injury and the most positive yield response to FF. Plant height, 100-seed weight and lodging rates were not adversely affected by the foliar applications. Due to the general lack of consistent yield increases or in some instances yield reduction from FF applications, the formulations used cannot be recommended for use by soybean producers.  相似文献   

Studies on canine pregnancy using B-mode ultrasound: Development of the conceptus and determination of gestational age   总被引：3，自引：0，他引：3  

G.C.W. England  W. Edward Allen  D. J. Porter 《The Journal of small animal practice》1990,31(7):324-329

Development of the conceptus was characterised using B-mode ultrasound in a standard size of dog (labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and their crosses; weight range 22 to 30 kg). Growth curves were established for various measurements of the conceptuses. Regression equations allowed the prediction of the expected time of parturition. Multiple regression analysis of two measurements (biparietal diameter and trunk diameter) resulted in an increase in the confidence of prediction.  相似文献   

A QUANTITATIVE CIRCULATION SCHEME     

Porter WT 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1905,21(541):752-753

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THE FLOW OF THE CONNECTICUT RIVER     

Porter D 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1896,3(68):579-582

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ARE PLANETS RARE?     

Porter JG 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1930,72(1859):170

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The use of ethylene chlorohydrin for breaking the rest period of large quantities of potatoes     

W. F. Porter  G. W. Simpson 《American Journal of Potato Research》1947,24(1):9-14

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