ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to investigate the presence Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains in wildlife that have spread Europe, living near human settlements; analyze their epidemiological role maintenance and transmission domestic livestock; assess potential health risk wildlife-carried strains. STEC recovered from 53% roe deer, 8.4% wild boars, 1.9% foxes sampled northwest Spain (Galicia). Of 40 serotypes identified, 21 classified as seropathotypes...

ABSTRACT Human populations can be affected in unpredictable ways by the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic was a reminder how devastating these events if left unchecked. However, once they have globally, impact diseases when entering non-exposed wildlife is unknown. current study reports infection brown-headed spider monkeys ( Ateles fusciceps ) at rescue center Ecuador. Four were hospitalized, all tested positive for SARS-CoV-2...

Clouds influence Earth’s climate by reflecting sunlight and trapping heat, but their role in change remains uncertain, causing major unpredictability models. Global 3D cloud data can improve predictions.Observations from NASA’s CloudSat mission have advanced our understanding of structures are limited long revisit times narrow coverage. Imaging instruments offer broader, faster coverage lack vertical information.In [1] a deep learning approach addressed this challenge...

Background Leptospirosis is the world’s most common zoonotic disease. Mitigation and control rely on pathogen identification understanding roles of potential reservoirs in cycling transmission. Underreporting misdiagnosis obscure magnitude problem confound efforts to understand key epidemiological components. Difficulties culturing hamper use serological diagnostics delay development DNA detection methods. As a result, especially complex ecosystems, we know very little about importance...

Surveillance and control of dogs cats (D&C) have become increasingly important for the conservation biodiversity in protected areas. However, despite increase densities free-roaming D&C urban areas, especially developing countries, impact on wildlife is poorly documented. The Metropolitan District Quito (MDQ) Ecuador, contains a high native fauna, but dog populations tripled recent years, with no published information about possible consequences wildlife. We conducted retrospective analysis...

Livestock predation induces global human–wildlife conflict, triggering the retaliatory killing of large carnivores. Although domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) contribute to livestock depredation, blame primarily falls on wild predators. Dogs can also transmit pathogens between wildlife, animals, and humans. Therefore, presence free-ranging have negative consequences for biodiversity conservation, smallholder economy, food supply, public health, four United Nations’ Sustainable Developed Goals...

Human records describe pulmonary edema as a life-threatening complication of electric shock. Successful management requires prompt recognition and intensive care. However, in companion animals, electrocutions are rarely reported, even though domestic environments full electrical devices there is always the possibility accidental injury. Therefore, it important for veterinarians to know more about this condition order achieve successful patient outcomes.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was declared a pandemic the World Health Organization in March 2020. Since then, viral spread from humans to animals has occurred worldwide. Nonhuman primates (NHPs) have been found be susceptible reverse-zoonosis transmission of SARS-CoV-2, but initial research suggested that platyrrhine are less than catarrhine primates. Here we report natural SARS-CoV-2 infection common woolly...

Leptospirosis causes significant economic losses and is an occupational risk in the swine industry, especially developing tropical regions where social geoclimatic conditions are favorable for transmission of this disease. Although vaccination can reduce infection risk, efficacy diminished if local genetic antigenic variants pathogen not accounted vaccine. Identifying characterizing strains hosts, potential mechanisms therefore critical public health mitigation practices.

The emblematic Galapagos sea lion (GSL-Zalophus wollebaeki) has faced an important population decline over the last four decades. There are multiple environmental and biological factors that might be implied in this decrease. Recently, evidence of various zoonotic infectious diseases can potential threats been reported. Considering some islands archipelago risk transmission may promoted by increasing domestic dogs, epidemiological vigilance search new pathogens essential. canine distemper...

Abstract Background Leptospirosis causes significant economic losses and is an occupational risk in the swine industry, especially developing tropical regions where social geoclimatic conditions are favorable for transmission of this disease. Although vaccination can reduce infection risk, efficacy diminished if local genetic antigenic variants pathogen not accounted vaccine. Identifying characterizing strains that circulate different populations therefore critical public health mitigation...

Capture myopathy is a common fatal syndrome in wild ungulates resulting from anthropogenic stressful events such as the capture or transport of specimens. There are, however, few published data on this issue due to predator attacks. The present report describes for first time Dwarf Red Brocket Mazama rufina following dog Canis familiaris attack. Clinical signs included pale mucous with increase capillary refill time, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and red...

Ecuador is a hugely diverse country, but information on infectious diseases in local wild animals scarce. The aim of this study was to screen the presence blood parasites free-ranging admitted Wildlife Hospital at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, from April 2012 January 2019. We identified by microscopic observation smears wildlife species that attended Quito (Ecuador) evaluations as potential reservoirs for vector-borne zoonotic revealed Anaplasma spp., Babesia Ehrlichia Hepatozoon...

Abstract Background Leptospirosis is the world’s most common zoonotic disease. Mitigation and control rely on pathogen identification understanding roles of potential reservoirs in cycling transmission. Underreporting misdiagnosis obscure magnitude problem confound efforts to understand key epidemiological components. Difficulties culturing hamper use serological diagnostics delay development DNA detection methods. As a result, especially complex ecosystems, we know very little about...

An Andean fox was transferred to the Wildlife Hospital of Universidad San Francisco de Quito for evaluation ofinjuries caused by a run over. Clinical signs hypovolemic shock were detected. Radiographies showed multiple pelvicfractures and free fluid in retroperitoneal cavity. The presumptive diagnosis hemorrhagic bloodloss secondary pelvis fracture. emergency xenotransfusion using blood from domestic dog performedwithout acute transfusion reactions observed. This is first report successful...

The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) is one of the least known canids world. Essential aspects its ecology, activity patterns and feeding habits remain unknown. To study composition, behavior interactions western Amazonian scavenger community, a baited camera-trapping survey was performed from August to September 2018 in surroundings Tiputini Biodiversity Station (Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, Ecuador). A total 12 camera stations were set up, employing cow heads acquired local meat...

The brocket deer (Genus Mazama) is a highly diverse cervid group distributed from Mexico to Argentina, with downward population trend. However, literature on the basic reproductive biology of genus scarce. This work aimed study biometric, histological and stereological aspects testes Dwarf Red Brocket (Mazama rufina). Testes free-ranging adult brockets (n = 3) were retrieved necropsies. histologically processed. From images, several parameters estimated, seminiferous epithelium cycle...

Lead poisoning is a threat to wildlife, particularly after ingestion of lead ammunition derived from hunting activities. Little information, however, available concerning plumbism in wild animals that survive the trauma associated with gunshot wounds. This study presents possible example intoxication by embedded pellets Jaguar Panthera onca nineteen months being injured shotgun blast. In addition, path incorporation into trophic chain eventual release and death an impacted animal, thereby...