Pathological Findings in Two Fin Whales (Balaenoptera Physalus) with Evidence of Morbillivirus Infection

in Journal of Comparative Pathology (2000), 123(2-3, Aug-Oct), 198-201

Two immature female fin whales stranded on the Belgian and French coastlines, were examined post mortem. The main gross findings were massive parasitic infestation, associated with a large thrombus in one ... [more ▼]

Two immature female fin whales stranded on the Belgian and French coastlines, were examined post mortem. The main gross findings were massive parasitic infestation, associated with a large thrombus in one whale, and severe emaciation. Microscopical investigations revealed multinucleated syncytia with large intranuclear inclusion bodies in various tissues, and positive immunolabelling for morbillivirus antigens. Other evidence of morbillivirus infection was provided by the demonstration of specific viral structures in syncytia and in cell cultures, and the detection of neutralizing antibodies to canine distemper virus. To the authors>> knowledge, this is the first firm report of morbillivirus infection in baleen whales. [less ▲]

Pathological Investigations on Guillemots (Uria Aalge) Stranded on the Belgian Coast During the Winter of 1993-94

in Veterinary Record : Journal of the British Veterinary Association (1998), 143(14), 387-90

Pathological investigations were carried out on 67 guillemots (Uria aalge) washed up on the Belgian coast between November 1993 and March 1994. Emaciation and acute haemorrhagic gastroenteropathy were ... [more ▼]

Pathological investigations were carried out on 67 guillemots (Uria aalge) washed up on the Belgian coast between November 1993 and March 1994. Emaciation and acute haemorrhagic gastroenteropathy were observed in more than 70 per cent of the birds. There was no statistical relationship between the level of oil contamination and the severity of the lesions. Differences in bodyweight were accounted for by age, sex, emaciation, and acute haemorrhagic gastroenteropathy. The birds had a severe weight deficit but the concentrations of pollutants were below acutely toxic levels. [less ▲]

Pathological survey of dead marine mammals along the Belgian seashore

in proceeding of the annual conference (1991)

Pathologie : Les pathologies de la reproduction du mâle

Learning material (2012)

Objectif général : Le présent chapitre est consacré aux diverses pathologies qui de manière directe ou indirecte contribuent à réduire voire à supprimer la fertilité normale du mâle dans les espèces ... [more ▼]

Objectif général : Le présent chapitre est consacré aux diverses pathologies qui de manière directe ou indirecte contribuent à réduire voire à supprimer la fertilité normale du mâle dans les espèces bovine, ovine et caprine. Celles relatives à l’étalon et au verrat font l’objet d’un chapitre plus spécifique. Elles sont pour la facilité présentées selon leur localisation anatomique. Sont également synthétisées les affections liées à des modifications de l'instinct sexuel. [less ▲]

Pathologie cérébro-vasculaire

Scientific conference (2006, June)

Pathologie de l'infection par Trypanosoma evansi

in Annales de Médecine Vétérinaire (2008), 152(2), 94-102

Trypanosoma evansi is an extracellular parasite found in the blood and tissues of mammals, mainly causing anaemia, immune depression and central nervous system disorders. Contrary to other African ... [more ▼]

Trypanosoma evansi is an extracellular parasite found in the blood and tissues of mammals, mainly causing anaemia, immune depression and central nervous system disorders. Contrary to other African trypanosomes, T. evansi is mechanically transmitted and thus presents a worldwide distribution. This review aims at summarizing clinical and pathological data about T. evansi infections in its various hosts. It presents the actual knowledge on pathogenesis and the recent development of which open new ways for infection control. [less ▲]

Pathologie de la parathyroïde : aspects cliniques et biologiques

Conference given outside the academic context (2006)

Pathologie fémoro patellaire et vaste médial

in Actes de la 2ème Journée lilloise de Pathologie du Genou (1998, December 18)

Pathologie hypophysaire et NEM 1

in Annales d'Endocrinologie (2000), 61(3), 214-223

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by neoplasia of the parathyroid glands, the endocrine pancreas and the anterior pituitary gland. Recently the ... [more ▼]

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by neoplasia of the parathyroid glands, the endocrine pancreas and the anterior pituitary gland. Recently the identification on chromosome 11 (locus q13) of the gene responsible for MEN 1 has allowed direct genetic diagnosis of MEN 1-affected family members. To date almost 300 families have been described and genetically characterized. The genetic etiology of most pituitary tumours remains unknown. Pituitary adenomas can develop sporadically or as a part of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. In this review, the recently published data on the pathology of the MEN 1 syndrome will be summarized. The clinical, morphological and genetic aspects of sporadic and MEN 1-associated pituitary adenomas will be outlined. [less ▲]

Pathologie ischio-jambière : évaluation et renforcement en mode excentrique

in Croisier, Jean-Louis; Codine, Philippe (Eds.) Exercice musculaire excentrique (2009)

Undoubtedly, hamstring strains have close connections with the eccentric mode of contraction. Several authors have confirmed the discriminating character of the eccentric isokinetic assessment, in ... [more ▼]

Undoubtedly, hamstring strains have close connections with the eccentric mode of contraction. Several authors have confirmed the discriminating character of the eccentric isokinetic assessment, in particular using a mixed eccentric hamstrings / concentric quadriceps ratio. Low-intensity eccentric contractions promoting healing of good quality are recommended in the early phase of rehabilitation. Subsequently, strengthening exercises at high intensity contractions will be implemented. Tools to be used and specific modalities of the protocols are discussed in this paper. [less ▲]