First description of a natural infection with spleen and kidney necrosis virus in zebrafish          下载免费PDF全文

Roberto Bermúdez  Ana Paula Losada  Ana Manuela de Azevedo  Jorge Guerra‐Varela  David Pérez‐Fernández  Laura Sánchez  Francesc Padrós  Barbara Nowak  María Isabel Quiroga 《Journal of fish diseases》2018,41(8):1283-1294

Zebrafish has become a popular research model in the last years, and several diseases affecting zebrafish research facilities have been reported. However, only one case of naturally occurring viral infections was described for this species. In 2015, infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) was detected in zebrafish from a research facility in Spain. Affected fish showed lethargy, loss of appetite, abnormal swimming, distention of the coelomic cavity and, in the most severe cases, respiratory distress, pale gills and petechial haemorrhages at the base of fins. Cytomegaly was the most relevant histopathological finding in organs and tissues, sometimes associated to degenerative and necrotic changes. ISKNV belongs to the relatively newly defined genus Megalocytivirus, family Iridoviridae, comprising large, icosahedral cytoplasmic DNA viruses. This is the first case of naturally occurring Megalocytivirus infection in zebrafish research facilities, associated with morbidity. The virus has been identified based on both pathologic and genetic evidence, to better understand the pathogenesis of the infection in zebrafish and the phylogenetic relationship with other iridoviruses. Given the ability of megalocytiviruses to cross‐species boundaries, it seems necessary to implement stringent biosecurity practices as these infections may invalidate experimental data and have major impact on laboratory and cultured fish.  相似文献   

First report of ovarian epidermoid cyst in a teleost          下载免费PDF全文

E L Silveira  A de M Viott  R L Santos  A A Macêdo  J M R Aranha  M S Menezes 《Journal of fish diseases》2016,39(3):385-388

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Liposarcoma in clownfish,Amphiprion ocellaris Cuvier,produced in indoor aquaculture          下载免费PDF全文

G Sharon  D Benharroch  L Kachko  N Reis‐Hevlin  D Zilberg 《Journal of fish diseases》2015,38(6):575-580

Clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris Cuvier, produced and grown in an experimental indoor aquaculture facility, presented with lipomatous tumours. A total of 14 affected fish were examined. Based on the total number of fish at the aquaculture facility at the time of outbreak of this pathology, the scope of the incident is estimated to be 1 of 300 fish. The tumours were characterized by the presence of mature adipocytes of variable sizes, lipoblasts and by an invasive behaviour, which affected internal organs, muscle, central nervous system and, in one case, an eye. Detailed macroscopic and histopathological features are presented. The suggested diagnosis is that of a well‐differentiated liposarcoma, a diagnosis so far never applied to fish. The limited outbreak of the neoplasm lasted a few months in 2011 and did not recur. Possible factors leading to this phenomenon, notably the metastasis, are discussed.  相似文献   

虾类肌肉白浊病病原和病理的研究进展     

郑佳瑞  潘连德 《水产养殖》2014,(7):44-47

本文针对虾类肌肉白浊病易感染的罗氏沼虾、凡纳滨对虾、中国对虾进行了分析。从病毒、细菌、寄生虫和环境因素方面,总结了近十几年来虾类肌肉白浊病的病原和病理特征。归纳了虾类肌肉白浊病的流行病学、检测方法及综合防治。  相似文献   

几种常见冠状病毒感染疾病的病理学特征     

周倩宇  贺文琦  汤易霏  高丰  李姿 《中国兽医学报》2022,(2):384-390

冠状病毒(coronavirus)属于单股正链RNA病毒,在自然界中广泛存在,根据血清型特点和基因序列可分为α、β、γ和δ4个种属.目前发现,冠状病毒仅感染脊椎动物,且容易引起人畜共患病的发生,对公共卫生安全具有重大隐患.然而,不同种属的冠状病毒对动物的感染性存在差异,导致患病动物出现不同的病理学特征.现综述几种常见冠...  相似文献   

Congenital limb abnormality in a Thoroughbred foal in Trinidad     

K. A. Muñoz  D. K. Coombs 《Equine Veterinary Education》2009,21(10):516-518

A congenital defect of the right hindlimb of a 36‐h‐old Thoroughbred foal as reported for the first time in Trinidad, West Indies. The foal was subjected to euthanasia and radiographs of both hindlimbs revealed that the bones distal to P1 of the right hindlimb only, were missing. Insertion of both the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons were found to be on the most proximal aspect of P1. Necropsy revealed no other congential defects.  相似文献   

Effect of fasting duration on clinical pathology results in Wistar rats     

Vijay P. Kale  Girish S. Joshi  Parikshit B. Gohil  Mukul R. Jain 《Veterinary clinical pathology / American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology》2009,38(3):361-366

Background: Fasting is an important preanalytical factor that may affect the interpretation of hematology and clinical biochemistry data in toxicology or pharmacology studies. Limited information is available on how the results may be affected by different durations of fasting. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of fasting duration on clinical pathology results in male and female rats and to determine an optimum fasting time for preclinical studies. Methods: Male and female Wistar rats (10 each per group) were fasted for 0, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours. Changes in body weight and in the results of routine CBC and clinical chemistry analysis were evaluated by 1‐way ANOVA. Results: Body weight was significantly decreased by 4 hours of fasting in all rats, and hemoglobin concentration was significantly increased at 16 hours in male rats. Serum glucose and triglyceride concentrations in both sexes and cholesterol and high‐density lipoprotein‐C concentrations in female rats were also significantly decreased beginning at 16 hours. The creatinine concentration was increased in females after 16 hours of fasting. Serum alkaline phosphatase and alanine aminotransferase activities were significantly decreased after 8 hours in males and 16 hours in females. Conclusions: Fasting‐induced changes in clinical pathology results were consistent with hemoconcentration and altered nutrition and metabolic function. Most changes occurred at 16 hours, with minimal subsequent changes. Hence, a 16‐hour fasting duration may be recommended for preclinical studies involving clinical pathology measurements.  相似文献   

Prevalence of equine polysaccharide storage myopathy and other myopathies in two equine populations in the United Kingdom     

McGowan CM  McGowan TW  Patterson-Kane JC 《Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)》2009,180(3):330-336

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of equine polysaccharide storage myopathy (EPSM) in two populations of horses in the UK. Biopsy specimens from 94 horses presented to an abattoir (population 1), and 46 horses with neuromuscular disorders presented to a university referral hospital (population 2) were obtained over a period of 4 years. Histological sections were examined by a veterinary pathologist for lesions including abnormal polysaccharide inclusions in myofibres.In population 1, a diagnosis of EPSM was made in 8% and non-specific myopathy in 33% of horses. In population 2, a diagnosis of EPSM was made in 22%, equine motor neurone disease (EMND) in 15% and non-specific myopathy in 37%. Within each population there was no difference in age, sex or breed distribution and muscle disease diagnosis. However, populations differed from each other in age and breed distributions and muscle disease diagnosis. EPSM was found in draft, Warmblood and related breeds and was diagnosed for the first time in cob-types. EMND was reported in 7/46 horses presented for neuromuscular disease and weakness, representing an important diagnosis in the UK. This study showed a high prevalence of EPSM and other myopathies in typical breeds of horses in the UK.  相似文献   

Epitheliocystis in fish     

Nowak BF  LaPatra SE 《Journal of fish diseases》2006,29(10):573-588

Epitheliocystis is a condition affecting the gills and skin of fish, which has been reported from more than 50 freshwater and marine species. It is caused by intracellular Gram-negative bacteria. Mortalities have been associated with epitheliocystis infections in cultured fish. This review provides an update of our current understanding of this condition, including characterization of the pathogen using immunohistochemical and molecular studies. In most fish species the epitheliocystis agent was negative to an antibody specific for chlamydial genus-specific lipopolysaccharide antigen. Recently, four epitheliocystis agents from four different fish species have been characterized using molecular analysis. While they all belong to the order Chlamydiales, in a lineage separate from the Chlamydiaceae, they are distinct organisms and similarity analysis showed that they had highest similarity values with other chlamydia-like bacteria isolated from various sources, including humans or pig. This confirms the high diversity and host specificity of the pathogen. Further molecular analysis should result in an increased understanding of this condition. To date the pathogen has not been cultured, making experimental studies difficult. High stocking densities, presence of nutrients, season, temperature and fish age have been identified as potential risk factors for the manifestation of this condition.  相似文献   

Myocardial glycogen storage disease in farmed rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum)     

Tørud B  Taksdal T  Dale OB  Kvellestad A  Poppe TT 《Journal of fish diseases》2006,29(9):535-540

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