No serologic evidence for emerging Schmallenberg virus infection in dogs (Canis domesticus)

in Vector Borne & Zoonotic Diseases (in press)

Schmallenberg virus, a novel orthobunyavirus, is spreading among ruminants, especially sheep and cattle throughout Europe. To determine the risk for domestic dog infection, we conducted a survey among ... [more ▼]

Schmallenberg virus, a novel orthobunyavirus, is spreading among ruminants, especially sheep and cattle throughout Europe. To determine the risk for domestic dog infection, we conducted a survey among cases referred to the university Companion Animal Clinic to assess possible seroconversion. No evidence of transmission to dogs was detected. [less ▲]

Fecal calprotectin concentrations in adult dogs with chronic diarrhea.

in American Journal of Veterinary Research (2013), 74 (5)

A literature review of the mechanisms, causes, investigation, and management of vomiting disorders in cats

in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2013), 15(4), 237-265

Gene expression profiles in canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

in Proceedings of 17th International consortium on lung and airways fibrosis (2012, October 01)

Immunopathogenesis of canine sinonasal aspergillosis

in Proceedings of the 22nd ECVIM-CA Congress (2012, September)

Transforming growth factor-beta 1 and its activating pathways in canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

in Proceedings of the 22nd ECVIM-CA Congress (2012, September)

Semiquantitative bedside evaluation of the microcirculation via sidestream dark field imaging in dogs

in Proceedings of the 22nd ECVIM-CA Congress (2012, September)

Intoxication par ingestion de champignons du genre Inocybe sp. chez un chien

in Monde Vétérinaire (Le) : European Veterinary Magazine (2012), (126), 5-8

Feeding Cyprinus carpio with infectious materials mediates cyprinid herpesvirus 3 entry through infection of pharyngeal periodontal mucosa

in Veterinary Research (2012), 43(6),

Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3), also known as Koi herpesvirus, is the etiological agent of a mortal disease in common and koi carp. Recently, we investigated the entry of CyHV-3 in carp using ... [more ▼]

Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3), also known as Koi herpesvirus, is the etiological agent of a mortal disease in common and koi carp. Recently, we investigated the entry of CyHV-3 in carp using bioluminescence imaging and a CyHV-3 recombinant strain expressing luciferase (LUC). We demonstrated that the skin is the major portal of entry after inoculation of carp by immersion in water containing CyHV-3. While this model of infection mimics some natural conditions in which infection takes place, other epidemiological conditions could favour entry of virus through the digestive tract. Here, we investigated whether ingestion of infectious materials mediates CyHV-3 entry through the digestive tract. Carp were fed with materials contaminated with the CyHV-3 LUC recombinant (oral contamination) or immersed in water containing the virus (contamination by immersion). Bioluminescence imaging analyses performed at different times post-infection led to the following observations: (i) the pharyngeal periodontal mucosa is the major portal of entry after oral contamination, while the skin is the major portal of entry after contamination by immersion. (ii) Both modes of inoculation led to the spreading of the infection to the various organs tested. However, the timing and the sequence in which some of the organs turned positive were different between the two modes of inoculation. Finally, we compared the disease induced by the two inoculation modes. They led to comparable clinical signs and mortality rate. The results of the present study suggest that, based on epidemiological conditions, CyHV-3 can enter carp either by skin or periodontal pharyngeal mucosal infection. [less ▲]

Ultrasound-guided versus blind technique for CSF puncture in dogs: a cadaveric study

Conference (2012)