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Papers by Jane Megid

RESUMO Avaliou-se a etiologia de bactérias aeróbicas e fúngica e a sensibilidade microbiana in vi... more RESUMO Avaliou-se a etiologia de bactérias aeróbicas e fúngica e a sensibilidade microbiana in vitro de agentes bacterianos, de 207 éguas com endometrite. Obteve-se o isolamento microbiano em 75 (36,5%) amostras de secreção uterina. Isolou-se com maior freqüência Streptococcus beta-hemolítico (32,0%), Escherichia coli (17,3%) e Corynebacterium spp. (12,0%). Dentre os agentes de origem fúngica identificou-se Candida albicans (4,0%) e Geotrichum candidum (1,3%). No teste in vitro de sensibilidade microbiana, a norfloxacina (77,0%), a ampicilina (72,3%) e a gentamicina (63,5%) foram os antimicrobianos mais efetivos. Estreptomicina (68,75%), sulfadiazina/trimetoprim (50,5%) e peni-cilina G (48,7%) apresentaram os maiores índices de resistência frente aos agentes. O presente estudo ratifica a complexidade etiológica na gênese de infecções uterinas na espécie eqüina, e a importância do perfil in vitro de sensibilidade microbiana, como subsídio para procedimentos terapêuticos. PALAVRAS-CHA...

Brucella abortus (B. abortus), caracterizada por manifestações clínicas da esfera reprodutiva e s... more Brucella abortus (B. abortus), caracterizada por manifestações clínicas da esfera reprodutiva e severos prejuízos aos produtores (ACHA; . Na América Latina, as perdas econômicas devido a brucelose são da ordem de 600 milhões de dólares/ano. No Brasil, os prejuízos com a brucelose em bovinos foram estimados em 100 milhões dólares/ano .

BioMed research international, 2015

This paper describes the control, epidemiological, pathological, and molecular aspects of an outb... more This paper describes the control, epidemiological, pathological, and molecular aspects of an outbreak of meningoencephalitis in calves due to bovine herpesvirus 5 at a feedlot with 540 animals in São Paulo State, Brazil. The introduction of new animals and contact between the resident animals and the introduced ones were most likely responsible for virus transmission. Bovine herpesvirus 1 vaccine was used, resulting in the efficacy of the outbreak control, although two bovine herpesvirus 1 positive animals, vaccinated and revaccinated, presented meningoencephalitis, thereby characterizing vaccinal failure.

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2015

Toxoplasmosis and leishmaniasis are two worldwide zoonoses caused by the protozoan parasites Toxo... more Toxoplasmosis and leishmaniasis are two worldwide zoonoses caused by the protozoan parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Leishmania spp., respectively. This report describes the clinical and laboratorial findings of a co-infection with both parasites in a 4-year-old female dog suspected of ehrlichiosis that presented anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, tachyzoite-like structures to the lung imprints, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results positive for T. gondii (kidney, lung, and liver) and Leishmania spp. Co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii and Leishmania braziliensis was confirmed by sequencing; restriction fragment length polymorphism-polymerase chain reaction (RFLP-PCR) confirmed an atypical T. gondii genotype circulating in dogs that has been reported to cause human congenital toxoplasmosis.

Introduction: Bovine vaccinia virus (VACV) is a well-known zoonotic agent related to exanthemous ... more Introduction: Bovine vaccinia virus (VACV) is a well-known zoonotic agent related to exanthemous lesions in skin and mucous membranes of dairy cattle and humans, characterized by the formation of vesicles, pustules and ulcers. Mastitis is one of the most common infectious diseases of dairy herds. Bovine mammary infections are caused mainly by bacterial microorganisms, especially staphylococci. To the best of our knowledge, intramammary coinfection with VACV and Staphylococcus aureus in cows has not been reported previously. Case presentation: During an outbreak of exanthematic bovine VACV infection with animals showing vesicles, pustules and haemorrhagic ulcers on the teats, milk samples were collected for mastitis detection. Conclusion: The present report describes a case of intramammary coinfection by VACV and S. aureus in a bovine VACV outbreak.

Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche vétérinaire, 2014

Streptococcus suis is an important pathogen in the swine industry. This study is the first to rep... more Streptococcus suis is an important pathogen in the swine industry. This study is the first to report on the antimicrobial susceptibility of S. suis isolated from clinically healthy pigs in Brazil; the fourth major pork producer in the world. The antimicrobial susceptibility of 260 strains was determined by disc diffusion method. Strains were commonly susceptible to ceftiofur, cephalexin, chloramphenicol, and florfenicol, with more than 80% of the strains being susceptible to these antimicrobials. A high frequency of resistance to some of the antimicrobial agents was demonstrated, with resistance being most common to sulfa-trimethoprim (100%), tetracycline (97.69%), clindamycin (84.61%), norfloxacin (76.92%), and ciprofloxacin (61.15%). A high percentage of multidrug resistant strains (99.61%) were also found. The results of this study indicate that ceftiofur, cephalexin, and florfenicol are the antimicrobials of choice for empirical control of the infections caused by S. suis.

Normal 0 21 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-na... more Normal 0 21 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tabela normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} A total of 493 hollander cows were examinated through California Mastitis Test (CMT) in the northern Paraná, for the purpose of studying the occurence of Corynebacterium bovis on subclinical bovine mastitis. Among the 225 milk samples that were positive in the CMT, the C. bovis was isolated in 58 (25,77%). The average microscopic count of somatic cells in milk samples with C. bovis was 1.032.420 cells/ml and the colonies count ware of 912,88 on blood agas (BA) and 879,63 CFU/ml of milk on Plate Count Agar (PCA). Normal 0 21 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ tab...

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 2009

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 2006

Previously, survival of rabies infection was shown to correlate with low IL-6 serum concentration... more Previously, survival of rabies infection was shown to correlate with low IL-6 serum concentration in mice subjected to post-exposure treatment with the Fuenzalida Palacios rabies vaccine in conjunction with the immunomodulator Propionibacterium acnes, previously Corynebacterium parvum. Considering the substitution of the Fuenzalida Palacios rabies vaccine by the Vero cell raised anti-rabies vaccine in almost all countries, the objective of this

Journal of Virology & Antiviral Research, 2013

ABSTRACT Objectives: The nucleoside analog ribavirin is one of the antiviral drugs recommended in... more ABSTRACT Objectives: The nucleoside analog ribavirin is one of the antiviral drugs recommended in the management of several viral infections in humans. Although ribavirin has been used in rabies treatment, its efficacy has not been formally proven. The objectives were to study the effect of ribavirin on rabies virus (RABV) infection in neuronal cultures, to analyze whether orally-given ribavirin activates an innate immune response in the brain and whether ribavirin confers protection against brain infection in a model of experimental rabies in mice. Design: The effect of ribavirin on RABV multiplication was evaluated in vitro in both fibroblast (BSRT7) and neuroblastoma cell lines (SK-N-SH) and also in vivo using an experimental rabies post-exposure treatment in C57BL6 mice, which were inoculated with different street RABV strains in different doses.

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Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinária = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Órgão Oficial do Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária

This study investigated the etiology of canine ehrlichiosis and possible clinical and epidemiolog... more This study investigated the etiology of canine ehrlichiosis and possible clinical and epidemiological data associated with the infection in 70 dogs suspect of ehrlichiosis attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the São Paulo State University in Botucatu city during 2001 and 2002. Dogs were evaluated by clinical-epidemiological and hematological data and molecular analysis by partial amplification and DNA sequencing of the ehrlichial dsb gene. E. canis DNA was amplified and sequenced in 28 (40.0%) dogs. Dogs younger than 12 months old showed significantly higher infection rates (65.0%; P < 0.05). Diarrhea, apathy, and anorexia were the major clinical signs observed in 55.2% (P = 0.05), 47.0% (P > 0.05), and 42.4% (P > 0.05) of the PCR-positive dogs, respectively. Twenty-five anemic (<5.5 x 10(6) RBC x microL (-1)), and 8 leukopenic (<5.5 x 103 WBC x microL (-1)) dogs were PCR-positive (P > 0.05). All 28 PCR-positive dogs showed thrombocytopenia (< 175 x 103 plate...

Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 2000

Ciência Rural, 2005

-NOTA - RESUMO Foram avaliados 304 cães de ambiente rural e urbano do município de Monte Negro, R... more -NOTA - RESUMO Foram avaliados 304 cães de ambiente rural e urbano do município de Monte Negro, Rondônia, através do Antígeno Acidificado Tamponado (AAT), Soroaglutinação Lenta em Tubos (SAL) e 2-Mercaptoetanol (2-ME) para a pesquisa de anticorpos anti-Brucella abortus e da Imunodifusão em gel de ágar (IDGA) e Imunodifusão em gel de ágar com soro tratado com 2-Mercaptoetanol (IDGA-ME) para Brucella canis. Foram consideradas positivas as amostras reagentes nas provas confirmatórias do 2-ME e IDGA-ME. Verificaram-se 56 (18,4%) animais reagentes ao AAT e 12 (4,0%) reagentes a SAL. Apenas um cão (0,3%) foi considerado positivo, confirmado pela prova do 2-ME. Foram observadas 11 (3,6%) reações á IDGA, porém não houve confirmação na prova do IDGA-ME. Ressalta-se a baixa ocorrência de cães positivos ao 2-ME e a ausência de animais reagentes á IDGA-ME

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2014

Pesq. Vet. Bras. 34(5):449-454, maio 2014 449 RESUMO.-O estudo tem o objetivo de identificar efei... more Pesq. Vet. Bras. 34(5):449-454, maio 2014 449 RESUMO.-O estudo tem o objetivo de identificar efeitos indesejáveis da ribavirina, prednisona e DMSO em cães naturalmente infectados com o vírus da cinomose. Foram utilizados 60 cães apresentando quadro neurológico da cinomose com evolução de 10 dias. Os animais foram internados e receberam tratamento de suporte; foram avaliados diariamente e realizados hemograma, dosagem bioquímica e exame de urina tipo I. Os grupos 1 e 2 foram tratados com ribavirina e sua associação com DMSO; os grupos 3 e 4 com DMSO e prednisona e o grupos 5 com ribavirina e prednisona e o grupo 6 com ribavirina, prednisona e DMSO. Os animais foram anestesiados para a colheita de líquor, medula óssea e sangue, antes do tratamento para diagnóstico através da RT--PCR. As amostras negativas foram analisadas pela técnica de hn-PCR. Todos os animais apresentaram resultado positivo em pelo menos uma das duas reações. O efeito adverso da ribavirina e a sua associação com a prednisona foi a anemia hemolítica, que foi confirmada pela observação de bilirrubina na urina apenas dos cães tratados com ribavirina. TERMOS DE INDEXAÇÃO: Cinomose, ribavirina, prednisona, DMSO, efeitos indesejáveis, caninos. INTRODUÇÃO A cinomose é uma doença viral, causada por um RNA vírus do gênero Morbillivirus, que afeta cães e outros carnívoros em todo o mundo. Mesmo com uso de estratégias vacinais, Efeitos colaterais do uso da ribavirina, prednisona e DMSO em cães naturalmente infectados pelo vírus da cinomose 1 ABSTRACT.-Mangia S.H., Moraes L.F., Takahira R.K., Motta R.G., Franco M.M.J., Megid J., Silva A.V. & Paes A.C. 2014. [The side effects of ribavirin, prednisone and DMSO in dogs naturally infected by canine distemper virus.] Efeitos colaterais do uso da ribavirina, prednisona e DMSO em cães naturalmente infectados pelo vírus da cinomose. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 34 :449-454. The present study aims at the identification of undesirable effects of ribavirin, predinisone and DMSO in dogs naturally infected by canine distemper virus. The research analyzed 60 dogs with clinical neurological signs and 10 days of evolution. The animals were hospitalized for the appropriate support treatment; were daily observed, and complete blood cells count, biochemical analysis, and urine exam type I were conducted. Groups 1 and 2 were treated with ribavirin and its combination with DMSO; Groups 3 and 4 treated with prednisone and DMSO, Group 5 treated with ribavirin and prednisone, while Group 6 with ribavirin, prednisone and DMSO. Before the treatment, animals were anesthetized for the cerebrospinal fluid, bone marrow and blood samples collection for the diagnosis based on RT-PCR. The negative samples were analyzed using the hn-PCR technique. All the animals presented positive results in at least one of the 2 tests. The adverse result of ribavirin and its association with prednisone was characterized by haemolytic anemia, confirmed by the evaluation of bilirrubin occurrence only in the urine of dogs treated with ribavirin.

Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2013

B. ovis pathogenicity was evaluated in experimentally inoculated and naturally infected rams. Ten... more B. ovis pathogenicity was evaluated in experimentally inoculated and naturally infected rams. Ten animals were submitted to simultaneous conjunctival and intrapreputial inoculation with 2x10 9 CFU/ mL of B. ovis REO 198. After that, animals underwent physical examination and blood samples were collected for serology every week. Positive serology results started to be observed in the 3 rd week, with fluctuations in titers. Clinical changes began in the 5 th week after inoculation and were associated with positive serology in the acute phase of the disease. Presence of B. ovis in semen and urine culture was intermittent. Three non-inoculated animals showed natural infection. B. ovis was shed twice in semen of one serology-negative animal. The study underscored the pathogenic characteristics of B. ovis REO 198 in Santa Inês rams, as well as the importance of animals as potential sources of infection.

Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária, 2012

A cinomose é uma enfermidade infectocontagiosa, importante na população canina, que não possui tr... more A cinomose é uma enfermidade infectocontagiosa, importante na população canina, que não possui tratamento antiviral efetivo. A ribavirina é uma droga antiviral inibidora da replicação de alguns vírus e é reconhecida a sua eficácia frente ao vírus da cinomose "in vitro". Foram selecionados dez animais com sinais neurológicos e evolução clínica da enfermidade de até dez dias. Foi colhido o líquor de todos os animais e neste foram avaliadas principalmente as características de celularidade e proteinorraquia. Os animais incluídos na pesquisa receberam ribavirina por via oral, na dose de 30mg/kg, a cada 24 horas, durante 15 dias. No último dia de tratamento foi realizada nova colheita de líquor. Os parâmetros liquóricos foram avaliados pelo teste de Mc Nemar, para os seguintes achados: pleocitose, número de linfócitos acima de 60%, proteínas acima de 25 mg/dl e teste de Pandy. Não houve significância estatística entre as alterações da primeira colheita e a segunda. Apenas três animais vieram a óbito, com piora clínica progressiva; outros dois animais não obtiveram melhora aparente, porém sobreviveram ao período de tratamento e os demais apresentaram redução dos sinais. A ribavirina foi capaz de diminuir a gravidade das lesões na maioria dos animais tratados.

BioMed Research International, 2014

Three culture media (Brucella agar, Farrell medium, and CITA) were compared for their effectivene... more Three culture media (Brucella agar, Farrell medium, and CITA) were compared for their effectiveness in inhibiting contamination and for isolating Brucella spp. One hundred lymph nodes from pigs (n = 50) and wild boars (n = 50) with lymphadenitis were collected in slaughterhouses in the State of São Paulo and were assessed on these three selective media for Brucella spp. All of the samples were negative for Brucella spp. on the three culture media. On the agar medium, fungal (70 plates) and Gram-positive bacterial (59 plates) contaminants were observed; in the CITA medium, the absence of fungal and Gram-positive bacteria on 15 plates was observed; no bacterial or fungal growth was observed on the Farrell media. The results demonstrated that the CITA and Farrell media inhibited the growth of contaminants better than the Brucella agar.

Veterinary microbiology, Jan 25, 2012

The ovine brucellosis caused by Brucella ovis has tropism for reproductive tissues but until now ... more The ovine brucellosis caused by Brucella ovis has tropism for reproductive tissues but until now the mechanism of bacterial persistence is not understood. Cytokine expression profiles were studied for 8 months in rams after being experimentally infected with the rough virulent strain of B. ovis (R-B. ovis) to study the pathogenesis of B. ovis and immune mechanism possibly associated to bacteria tropism and persistence. The messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of interleukin-1α (IL-1α), IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, interferon-γ (INF-γ) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) cytokines were quantified by real-time quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) in reproductive tissues (epididymus, testicles, ampolae, vesicular glands and bulbourethral glands), and non-reproductive (liver, spleen and kidneys) tissues at 30, 60, 120 and 240 days post infection (dpi). During the acute phase of infection at 30dpi, the host immune response was most notable demonstrating an up-regulation of several cytokines in...

A new outbreak of Vaccinia virus was observed in Southwest region of São Paulo State, Brazil. The... more A new outbreak of Vaccinia virus was observed in Southwest region of São Paulo State, Brazil. The disease was observed in four small dairy farms with manual milking. Lesions were detected in cattle and in humans previously vaccinated and not vaccinated against smallpox. Although several reports of Vaccinia virus outbreaks have been occurring in Brazil, it was not yet reported

Virus Research, 2012

Bats are main reservoirs for Lyssavirus worldwide, which is an important public health issue beca... more Bats are main reservoirs for Lyssavirus worldwide, which is an important public health issue because it constitutes one of the big challenges in rabies control. Yet, little is known about how the virus is maintained among bats, and the epidemiological relationships remain poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to investigate the distribution of the rabies virus (RABV) in bat tissues and organs and to genetically characterize virus isolates from naturally infected non-hematophagous bats. The heminested reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (hnRT-PCR) and sequencing using primers to the nucleoprotein coding gene were performed. The results showed a dissemination of the RABV in different tissues and organs, particularly in the salivary glands, tongue, lungs, kidneys, bladder, intestine and feces, suggesting other possible forms of RABV elimination and the possibility of transmission among these animals. The phylogenetic analysis confirmed that different variants of RABV are maintained by non-hematophagous bats in nature and have similar tissue distribution irrespective of bat species and phylogenetic characterization.