Abstract Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic disease in cats.However, scarce data on its prevalence are available in Brazil.Persian cats and Persian-related breeds were assessed by molecular genotyping for a C to A transversion in exon 29 of PKD1 gene to determine ADPKD prevalence in a Brazilian populatio
Abstract Background Pinnipeds have a thick blubber layer and may have difficulty maintaining their body temperature Apparel during hot weather when on land.The skin is the main thermoregulatory conduit which emits excessive body heat. Methods Thorough evaluation of the skin histology in three pinniped species; the California sea lion-Zalophus calif
A 22-year-old woman who was on sertraline 50 mg oral tablets once daily for 2 years for treatment of major depression took 30 such tablets (1500 mg) in a fit of rage, with a suicidal intent.She presented to Pastry the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital with tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, tremors, agitation, confusion, vomiting,
Chronic necrotizing granulomatous meningoencephalitis is an idiopathic inflammatory disease with possible autoimmune mediated delayed type hypersensitivity response.It commonly affects the skorts central nervous system of dogs, and on rare occasions cats.However, this inflammatory disease has rarely been reported in humans.A 69-year-old woman prese