A5003828527- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Helminth infection and control
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Complement system in diseases
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
Kansas State University
2024
City University of Hong Kong
2020-2023
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine
2018
Cornell University
2018
Clinical relevance: In contrast to superficial fungal infections, such as dermatophytosis, invasive infections (IFIs) are characterised by penetration of tissues elements. Disease can spread locally within a region or disseminate haematogenously via the lymphatics. The environment is most common reservoir infection. Since spores airborne, indoor cats also susceptible IFIs. Some environmental fungi ubiquitous and present globally, while others endemic hyperendemic specific geographic regions....
Babesiosis and ehrlichiosis are the most clinically significant tick-borne infections in dogs. Although epidemiological investigations of these diseases have been performed some Asian regions, little data is available Hong Kong, where competent vector tick species endemic. The objectives this study were to determine molecular prevalence Ehrlichia canis Babesia (B. canis, B. gibsoni, vogeli) owned dogs suspected infection Kong identify risk factors associated with gibsoni infection....
Domestic cats are susceptible to infection with at least 11 species of Babesia. In Hong Kong, where dogs commonly infected B. gibsoni, a single in cat by novel species, hongkongensis, was reported previously. The aim this study investigate the frequency Babesia spp. detection Kong. Residual blood-derived DNA from healthy free-roaming community (n = 239), and privately-owned without anaemia undergoing diagnostic investigations 125) tested for using pan-Babesia PCR targeting mitochondrial...
A nine-year-old domestic short hair cat was presented for a nasal planum mass, discharge, hyporexia and weight loss. On physical examination proliferative ulcerative lesions submandibular lymphadenopathy were identified. Cytology, histopathology, fungal culture, antigen serology MALDI-TOF confirmed cryptococcal rhinitis with regional mandibular lymph node involvement due to Cryptococcus neoformans infection. This is the first reported case of cryptococcosis in feline patient Hong Kong.
Domestic cats are susceptible to infection with at least 11 species of Babesia. In Hong Kong, where dogs commonly infected B. gibsoni, a single in cat by novel species, hongkongensis, was reported previously. The aim this study investigate the frequency Babesia spp. detection Kong. Residual blood-derived DNA from healthy free-roaming community (n=239), and privately-owned without anaemia undergoing diagnostic investigations (n=125) tested for using pan-Babesia PCR targeting mitochondrial...