ABSTRACT: Populations of green-winged saltators, Saltator similis, are decreasing especially because of illegal trade and infectious diseases.We describe natural cases of an extraintestinal isosporoid coccidian in caged S.similis, and suggest the need of preventive measures in handling these birds.Nonspecific clinical signs were seen in all Control
Implementation of telemedicine for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease, characterized by joint structural deterioration, pain and loss of function among the elders.It is also associated with several extra-articular symptoms (fatigue, sleep disorders, anxiety and depression) and a reduction of life quality.Studies have revealed that pat
Occurrence of Escherichia coli virulence genes in feces of wild birds from Central Italy
Objective: To investigate the potential NTSC to PAL Convertor role of wild birds as fecal spreaders of enteropathogenic, enterohemorrhagic and Shiga-toxins producing Escherichia coli (E.coli), enteropathogenic E.coli, enterohemorrhagic E.coli and Shiga toxin-producing E.coli strains.Methods: Fecal samples collected from 121 wild birds of different