DISTINGUISHING DISEASE EFFECTS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN A MOUNTAIN UNGULATE: SEASONAL VARIATION IN BODY WEIGHT, HEMATOLOGY, AND SERUM CHEMISTRY AMONG IBERIAN IBEX (<i>CAPRA PYRENAICA</i>) AFFECTED BY SARCOPTIC MANGE

Pérez, Jesús M.; Serrano, Emmanuel; Soriguer, Ramón C.; González, Francisco José; Sarasa, Mathieu; Granados, José E.; Cano-Manuel, Francisco Javier; Cuenca, Rafaela; Fandós, Paulino

doi:10.7589/2014-01-008

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“…These results are in agreement with many studies [25][26][27]. There are positive association between temperature and humidity and incidence of scabies, because of these conditions provide suitable factors for parasite growth and survival in different parts of the human body [28,29]. Scabies is consider as a one of the most prevalent skin disease in tropical areas particularly in developing countries suffering from poverty and a significant increase in the population [30][31][32].…”

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Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Mohy¹,

Al-Hadraawy²,

Aljanaby³

2018

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The aim of the current study was to epidemiological detection of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei during the period from March 2017 to February 2018 in Iraq, Al-Najaf Governorate.A total of 1112 patients were infected with scabies, 602 (54.1%) were men and 501 (45.9%) were female and 419 patients (37.7%) were lived in urban areas and 693 patients (62.3%) were lived in rural areas. Age group 31-40 y old was the most prevalent group (379 patients, 34%) infected with scabies. February 2018 was the highest month in infection (187 patients, 16.8%) and May 2017 was the lowest month in infection (25 patients, 2.2%). In conclusions: In Iraq, there are high numbers of individuals infected with scabies without any health care especially in rural areas. Scabies is more prevalent in cold and warmth seasons in males as well as females among age group 30-40 y old. Therefore, scabies is still an important health problem in Iraq as a neglected disease.

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Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Mohy¹,

Al-Hadraawy²,

Aljanaby³

2018

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“…It is important for disease monitoring purposes to be aware of normal seasonal variation in physiology. As shown by Perez et al, the use of statistical models can help to distinguish between the effects of disease and other seasonal effects on physiological parameters [13]. …”

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Serum biochemistry panels in African buffalo: Defining reference intervals and assessing variability across season, age and sex

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Serum biochemical parameters can be utilized to evaluate the physiological status of an animal, and relate it to the animal’s health. In order to accurately interpret individual animal biochemical results, species-specific reference intervals (RI) must be established. Reference intervals for biochemical parameters differ between species, and physiological differences including reproductive status, nutritional resource availability, disease status, and age affect parameters within the same species. The objectives of this study were to (1) establish RI for biochemical parameters in managed African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), (2) assess the effects of age, sex, pregnancy, and season on serum biochemistry values, and (3) compare serum biochemistry values from a managed herd to a free-ranging buffalo herd and to values previously published for captive (zoo) buffalo. Season profoundly affected all biochemistry parameters, possibly due to changes in nutrition and disease exposure. Age also affected all biochemical parameters except gamma glutamyl transferase and magnesium, consistent with patterns seen in cattle. Sex and reproductive status had no detectable effects on the parameters that were measured. The biochemical profiles of managed buffalo were distinct from those observed in the free-ranging herd and captive buffalo. Biochemical differences between buffalo from captive, managed, and free-ranging populations may be related to nutritional restriction or lack of predation in the context of management or captivity. The reference intervals provided in this study, in addition to the seasonal and age-related patterns observed, provide a foundation for health investigations that may inform management strategies in this ecologically and economically important species.

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“…From a clinical point of view, under natural conditions the multi-systemic clinical picture is severe and entails a very marked reduction in body condition, disorders of haematological and biochemical parameters (Pérez et al, 2015), septicaemic processes (Espinosa et al, 2017d), oxidative stress phenomena (Espinosa et al, 2017c), and an increase in inflammation biomarkers causing tissue damage in dermal and non-dermal tissues (Raéz-Bravo et al, 2015;Espinosa et al, 2017d), all of which greatly reduce survival possibilities and/ or hamper the recovery of ibexes in chronic phases of disease. For ethical and humanitarian reasons, the ending of the suffering of infected animals is necessary.…”

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Recommendations for the management of sarcoptic mange in free–ranging Iberian ibex populations

Cerrato

Pérez

Ráez‐Bravo

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Anim. Biodiv. Conserv.

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In recent decades, sarcoptic mange has become the main driver of demographic changes in Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) populations in the Iberian Peninsula. Given this species’ economic and ecological importance, priority must be given to management measures aimed at limiting the effects of this disease. However, despite the wealth of research on sarcoptic mange in ibex, no common patterns of action are yet available to manage this disease under field conditions. The lack of national and international protocols aimed at controlling sarcoptic mange has favoured the spontaneous emergence of various disease management initiatives in Spain. However, very little information is available concerning this trend and what there is tends to be available only as ‘grey literature’ or is consigned to the memory of local observers. Traditional strategies designed to combat this disease include the administration of medicated feed and the non–selective culling of mangy ibex. Here, we propose a management approach that takes into account aspects relating to the ecology and conservation of ibex populations, as well as public–health–related factors. Our recommendations are based on knowledge of the disease and host–parasite interaction, and aim to promote long–term advances in its control. Moreover, we discuss the efficacy of the measures traditionally used in mange management. The overall aim is to encourage debate between wildlife managers and motivate the development of alternative management strategies.

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DISTINGUISHING DISEASE EFFECTS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN A MOUNTAIN UNGULATE: SEASONAL VARIATION IN BODY WEIGHT, HEMATOLOGY, AND SERUM CHEMISTRY AMONG IBERIAN IBEX (CAPRA PYRENAICA) AFFECTED BY SARCOPTIC MANGE

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Cited by 27 publications

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Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Epidemiological study of patients infected with scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Serum biochemistry panels in African buffalo: Defining reference intervals and assessing variability across season, age and sex

Recommendations for the management of sarcoptic mange in free–ranging Iberian ibex populations

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