Her research interests are primarily in the field of canine and feline infectious diseases, including canine and feline hemoplasmosis, leptospirosis, cryptococcosis, infections
of immunosuppressed dogs and cats, antimicrobial resistance and tick - borne diseases.
XMRV has also been detected in 9.9 %
of immunosuppressed transplant patients from Germany [4].
Not exact matches
«In addition, high - ranking male chimpanzees are often
immunosuppressed because they have high levels
of testosterone and have been shown to have higher rates
of parasitism.
Another prevention strategy is the use
of special filtration systems for hospitalized
immunosuppressed patients.
«Here we see that the same IL - 21B gene polymorphisms seem to influence the response to influenza virus vaccination, at least in a population
of transplant patients who, because
of their transplant status, have to receive
immunosuppressing drugs.
Cells increase before zoster and PD - 1 expression increases at the time
of zoster in
immunosuppressed nonhuman primates latently infected with simian varicella virus.
In
immunosuppressed non-human primates latently infected with simian varicella virus, T cells increase two weeks before zoster and PD - 1 expression is increased at the time
of zoster.
Lack
of vitamin A, which has been called «the anti-infective agent,» leaves them
immunosuppressed.
In the treatment
of intestinal protozoan infections... drugs are generally so toxic that they can not be administered for prolonged periods
of time, whereas GSE can be administered for weeks or months; prolonged treatment being essential for the cure
of chronic protozoan infections... I have had some
immunosuppressed patients taking the preparation for over a year with no apparent development
of side effects or drug resistance.»
If you are on
immunosuppressing drugs remember that «IS treatment alters innate antimicrobial defenses and disrupts the gut microbiota, which leads to overgrowth
of indigenous E. coli and facilitates colonization by opportunistic pathogens.»
This parasite is a normal inhabitant
of dogs» hair follicles; however in young or
immunosuppressed pets, it may multiply and cause significant hair loss.
However, if the dog or puppy becomes run down or
immunosuppressed, for example, because
of illness, stress or malnutrition then the immune system can not keep the mites under control and large numbers
of them cause the disease demodicosis.
Our feline companion animals are a very nice addition to any household (though some caution must be advised in households with
immunosuppressed individuals), and informed owners can positively influence the health and longevity
of their pet kitty.
These symptoms are more likely in
immunosuppressed individuals, especially those with active cases
of acquired immunodefiency syndrome.
Some dogs get sick more than others and on a cattle ranch there is a never ending supply
of material which may cause a dog to be sick, especially if they are
immunosuppressed.
This is a chronic non-healing infection on the front leg
of a cat, typical
of a cat that is
immunosuppressed.
However, weak or
immunosuppressed animals can be more susceptible to the development
of the condition.
Because dogs live very closely with their human companions and some
of their parasites are transmissible to us, particularly to our children, elderly or
immunosuppressed, prevention
of parasitic diseases is an important part
of pet ownership.
Immunity can sometimes be overwhelmed when there is exposure to a particularly harmful strain
of the microorganism, or when the animal is unduly stressed or is
immunosuppressed because
of another disease or certain drugs.