Effectiveness of the spot-on combination of moxidectin and imidacloprid (Advocate®) in the treatment of ocular thelaziosis by Thelazia callipaeda in naturally infected cats [PDF]
Background: The present study evaluated the therapeutic effectiveness of moxidectin 1.0% (w/v) and imidacloprid 10% (w/v) (Advocate® spot-on solution for cats, Bayer Animal Health) against natural infections with the eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda in cats ...
Capelli, G. +8 more
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Current Evidence of Coryneform Bacteria on the Ocular Surface of Immunocompromised Cats
Monomicrobial and polymicrobial infections may occur on the cornea, conjunctiva and the eyelid of cats.Corynebacterium species are categorized as nonpathogenic bacteria that are regularly detected in the conjunctiva of healthy cats.
Yasmine M. Elmenshawy +2 more
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Keratoprostheses for corneal blindness: a review of contemporary devices [PDF]
According to the World Health Organization, globally 4.9 million are blind due to corneal pathology. Corneal transplantation is successful and curative of the blindness for a majority of these cases. However, it is less successful in a number of diseases
Avadhanam, Venkata +2 more
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Detection of β-lactamase Mediated Resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates from Ocular Infections [PDF]
Introduction: P.aeruginosa is the most prevalent gramnegative organism in ocular infections. Production of extended spectrum of b-lactamases (ESBL) by them may require alteration in the management protocol of gram-negative ocular infections.
Palanisamy Manikandan
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Occurrence of ESKAPE Bacteria Group in Dogs, and the Related Zoonotic Risk in Animal-Assisted Therapy, and in Animal-Assisted Activity in the Health Context [PDF]
Animal-assisted interventions are widely implemented in different contexts worldwide. Particularly, animal-assisted therapies and animal-assisted activities are often implemented in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other health facilities.
Fioretti, Alessandro +3 more
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In addition to an initial socket discomfort, ocular prosthesis (OP) installation may allow the adherence of fungi and/or bacteria due to the superficial characteristics of the prosthesis' material, use of inadequate cleansing solutions and methods, or ...
Regina Márcia Zuccolotto Felippe Paranhos +5 more
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Human adenoviruses role in ophthalmic pterygium formation [PDF]
Background: Ophthalmic pterygium is a common benign lesion of unknown origin and the pathogenesis might be vision-threatening. This problem is often associated with exposure to solar light. Recent evidence suggests that potentially oncogenic viruses such
Bazouri, M. +5 more
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Isolation and molecular diagnosis of Staphylococcus aureus from eye infections in domestic cats in Mosul city. [PDF]
Bacterial eye infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are considered one of the most important infections that affect cats and cause serious health problems. Accordingly, this research was designed to diagnose S.
Nagham D. Alnajmawe, Ihsan M. Ahmed
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The Population Biology and Transmission Dynamics of Loa loa [PDF]
Endemic to Central Africa, loiasis – or African eye worm (caused by the filarial nematode Loa loa) – affects more than 10 million people. Despite causing ocular and systemic symptoms, it has typically been considered a benign condition, only of public ...
Basáñez, M-G +5 more
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Viral Infection and Antiviral Treatments in Ocular Pathologies
Ocular viral infections are common and widespread globally. These infectious diseases are a major cause of acute red eyes and vision loss. The eye and its nearby tissues can be infected by several viral agents, causing infections with a short course and ...
Francesco Petrillo +5 more
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