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Vaccines (Basel) ; 12(6)2024 Jun 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38932349

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Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an allergic, inflammatory, and pruritic skin disease associated with the production of IgE antibodies against environmental allergens and mainly house dust mite allergens. This complex dermatological pathology involves Interleukin 31 (IL-31) as a central itch mediator. One of the most effective CAD treatments is a caninized monoclonal antibody (mAb) called Lokivetmab. It is produced in CHO cells and targets specifically canine IL-31 (cIL-31) and blocks its cellular messaging. This treatment has undoubtedly contributed to a breakthrough in dermatitis-related pruritus. However, its production in mammalian cells requires time-consuming procedures, high production costs, and investment. Plants are considered an emerging protein production platform for recombinant biopharmaceuticals due to their cost-effectiveness and rapidity for production. Here, we use transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana plants to produce recombinant canine Interleukin 31 (cIL-31) and an anti-IL-31 monoclonal antibody (M1). First, we describe the production and characterization of M1 and then its activity on an IL-31-induced pruritic model in dogs compared to its commercial homolog. Dogs treated with the plant-made M1 mAb have shown similar improvements to Lokivetmab-treated ones after different challenges using canine IL-31. Furthermore, M1 injections were not associated with any side effects. These results demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this plant-made Lokivetmab biosimilar to control dogs' pruritus in a well-established model. Finally, this study shows that the plant-production platform can be utilized to produce rapidly functional mAbs and bring hope to the immunotherapy field of veterinary medicine.

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Viruses ; 13(7)2021 07 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34372610

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There is growing evidence that equine papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) infection is etiologically associated with the development of genital squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and precursor lesions in equids. However, the precise mechanisms underlying neoplastic progression remain unknown. To allow the study of EcPV2-induced carcinogenesis, we aimed to establish a primary equine cell culture model of EcPV2 infection. Three-dimensional (3D) raft cultures were generated from equine penile perilesional skin, plaques and SCCs. Using histological, molecular biological and immunohistochemical methods, rafts versus corresponding natural tissue sections were compared with regard to morphology, presence of EcPV2 DNA, presence and location of EcPV2 gene transcripts and expression of epithelial, mesenchymal and tumor/proliferation markers. Raft cultures from perilesional skin harboring only a few EcPV2-positive (EcPV2+) cells accurately recapitulated the differentiation process of normal skin, whilst rafts from EcPV2+ penile plaques were structurally organized but showed early hyperplasia. Rafts from EcPV2+ SCCs exhibited pronounced hyperplasia and marked dysplasia. Raft levels of EcPV2 oncogene transcription (E6/E7) and expression of tumor/proliferation markers p53, Ki67 and MCM7 expression positively correlated with neoplastic progression, again reflecting the natural situation. Three-dimensional raft cultures accurately reflected major features of corresponding ex vivo material, thus constituting a valuable new research model to study EcPV2-induced carcinogenesis.


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Técnicas de Cultura de Células/métodos , Hiperplasia/veterinária , Papillomaviridae/genética , Papillomaviridae/patogenicidade , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Pênis/citologia , Animais , Carcinogênese , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/virologia , DNA Viral/genética , Doenças dos Cavalos/virologia , Cavalos , Hiperplasia/virologia , Masculino , Papillomaviridae/classificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/complicações , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Pênis/virologia
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BMC Vet Res ; 15(1): 356, 2019 Oct 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31640696

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BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence that equine papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) infection is causally associated with the development of equine genital squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Early stages of disease present clinically as plaques or wart-like lesions which can gradually progress to tumoural lesions. Histologically these lesions are inconsistently described as benign hyperplasia, papilloma, penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), carcinoma in situ (CIS) or SCC. Guidelines for histological classification of early SCC precursor lesions are not precisely defined, leading to potential misdiagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify histologic criteria and diagnostic markers allowing for a more accurate diagnosis of EcPV2-associated equine penile lesions. RESULTS: A total of 61 archived equine penile lesions were histologically re-assessed and classified as benign hyperplasia, papilloma, CIS or SCC. From these, 19 representative lesions and adjacent normal skin were comparatively analysed for the presence of EcPV2 DNA and transcripts using PCR and RNA in situ hybridisation (RISH). All lesional samples were positive by EcPV2 PCR and RISH, while adjacent normal skin was negative. RISH analysis yielded signal distribution patterns that allowed distinction of early (hyperplasia, papilloma) from late stage lesions (CIS, SCC). Subsequently, the 19 lesions were further assessed for expression of p53, Ki67, MCM7 and MMP1 by immunohistochemistry (IHC). All four proteins were expressed in both normal and lesional tissue. However, p53 expression was up-regulated in basal keratinocyte layers of papillomas, CIS and SCCs, as well as in upper keratinocyte layers of CIS and SCCs. MCM7 expression was only up-regulated in upper proliferating keratinocyte layers of papillomas, CIS and SCCs. CONCLUSION: This study proposes combining a refined histological protocol for analysis of equine penile lesions with PCR- and/or RISH based EcPV2-screening and p53/MCM7 IHC to more accurately determine the type of lesion. This may help to guide the choice of optimum treatment strategy, especially at early stages of disease.


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Doenças dos Cavalos/patologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Neoplasias Penianas/veterinária , Pênis/patologia , Animais , DNA Viral/análise , Doenças dos Cavalos/virologia , Cavalos , Hibridização In Situ/veterinária , Masculino , Papillomaviridae/classificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/patologia , Neoplasias Penianas/patologia , Neoplasias Penianas/virologia , Lesões Pré-Cancerosas/patologia , Lesões Pré-Cancerosas/veterinária , Lesões Pré-Cancerosas/virologia
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J Gen Virol ; 100(6): 985-998, 2019 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31084699

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Equine papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) was discovered only recently, but it is found consistently in the context of genital squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Since neither cell cultures nor animal models exist, the characterization of this potential disease agent relies on the analysis of patient materials. To analyse the host and viral transcriptome in EcPV2-affected horses, genital tissue samples were collected from horses with EcPV2-positive lesions as well as from healthy EcPV2-negative horses. It was determined by RNA-seq analysis that there were 1957 differentially expressed (DE) host genes between the SCC and control samples. These genes were most abundantly related to DNA replication, cell cycle, extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction and focal adhesion. By comparison to other cancer studies, MMP1 and IL8 appeared to be potential marker genes for the development of SCCs. Analysis of the viral reads revealed the transcriptional activity of EcPV2 in all SCC samples. While few reads mapped to the structural viral genes, the majority of reads mapped to the non-structural early (E) genes, in particular to E6, E7 and E2/E4. Within these reads a distinct pattern of splicing events, which are essential for the expression of different genes in PV infections, was observed. Additionally, in one sample the integration of EcPV2 DNA into the host genome was detected by DNA-seq and confirmed by PCR. In conclusion, while host MMP1 and IL8 expression and the presence of EcPV2 may be useful markers in genital SCCs, further research on EcPV2-related pathomechanisms may focus on cell cycle-related genes, the viral genes E6, E7 and E2/E4, and integration events.


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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , Regulação Viral da Expressão Gênica/genética , Doenças dos Cavalos/genética , Papillomaviridae/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/genética , Splicing de RNA/genética , Transdução de Sinais/genética , Animais , Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/virologia , DNA Viral/genética , Genes Virais/genética , Doenças dos Cavalos/virologia , Cavalos/genética , Cavalos/virologia , Interleucina-8/genética , Metaloproteinase 1 da Matriz/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase/métodos , RNA-Seq/métodos , Transcrição Gênica/genética
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30533742

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We present the full-length genome sequence of a new papillomavirus detected in skin lesions collected from a boa (Boa constrictor). Based on the nucleotide sequence analysis, we propose to designate the newly identified virus as Boa constrictor papillomavirus type 1 (BcPV1), a new species in the genus Dyomupapillomavirus.

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BMC Vet Res ; 14(1): 51, 2018 Feb 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29471815

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BACKGROUND: As prednisone and ciclosporin can have immunosuppressive effects and have been considered potential predisposing factors for skin infections, we investigated the impact of these drugs on the diversity of the cutaneous microbiota, the abundance of Malassezia and infection with Papillomaviruses. RESULTS: Six atopic, asymptomatic Maltese-beagle dogs were treated with ciclosporin for one month and then with prednisone for another month, with a one-month wash-out between treatments. The dogs were sampled on the abdomen and pinna before and after each treatment using a swab. Samples for Papillomavirus detection were obtained with cytobrush sticks. The bacterial microbiota was characterized using 16S amplicon high-throughput sequencing. Malassezia populations were quantified with nested real-time PCR targeting the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 1. The diversity and composition of cutaneous microbiota was not impacted in a detectable manner by any of the treatments. As observed for the bacterial microbiota, Malassezia populations were not affected by treatment. Three dogs were positive for Papillomavirus at more than one timepoint, but an association with treatment was not apparent. CONCLUSIONS: Ciclosporin and prednisone at doses used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis do not impact the canine cutaneous microbiota in a detectable manner.


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Ciclosporina/farmacologia , Cães/microbiologia , Imunossupressores/farmacologia , Microbiota/efeitos dos fármacos , Prednisona/farmacologia , Pele/microbiologia , Animais , Dermatomicoses/induzido quimicamente , Dermatomicoses/veterinária , Doenças do Cão/induzido quimicamente , Doenças do Cão/microbiologia , Doenças do Cão/virologia , Feminino , Malassezia/metabolismo , Masculino , Papillomaviridae/metabolismo , Infecções por Papillomavirus/induzido quimicamente , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Pele/efeitos dos fármacos , Pele/virologia
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Vet Dermatol ; 28(4): 355-e80, 2017 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28133844

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BACKGROUND: Interest in intraepidermal nerve fibres (IENFs) is rising in human medicine, because variations in fibre density occur in some diseases and these neurites might contribute to disease pathogenesis. An increase in IENF density is seen in human atopic dermatitis (AD); there are no such data in atopic dogs. OBJECTIVES: To compare the prevalence of IENFs in normal and atopic canine skin. METHODS: Eight millimetre skin punch biopsies were taken from six sites of 25 healthy dogs without dermatitis and compared to lesional and nonlesional skin samples of dogs with AD (23 and 14 dogs, respectively). Thirty micrometre-thick paraffin-embedded sections were stained by indirect immunofluorescence for neuronal beta-3 tubulin. Only sections with detectable dermal nerves were then screened for the presence of IENFs. RESULTS: IENFs were identified in all 25 normal nasal planum sections, but in only one biopsy collected from each of the normal canine haired skin (NCHS) sites. As there was no significant difference in IENF prevalence between NCHS areas, they were grouped together. The rate of detection of IENFs was significantly higher (one-tailed Fisher's test, P = 0.004) in lesional AD specimens (18 of 23; 78%) than in nonlesional AD (four of 14; 29%) and NCHS specimens (four of 111; 4%, P < 0.0001). The prevalence of IENF detection in nonlesional AD samples was significantly higher than in normal canine skin (P = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: IENFs are detected more commonly in canine AD than in normal haired skin; these results are comparable to those seen for human AD.


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Dermatite Atópica/veterinária , Doenças do Cão/patologia , Fibras Nervosas/patologia , Pele/inervação , Animais , Biópsia , Dermatite Atópica/patologia , Cães , Inclusão em Parafina/veterinária , Pele/patologia
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BMC Vet Res ; 12(1): 147, 2016 Jul 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27449225

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BACKGROUND: Papillomaviruses can cause proliferative skin lesions ranging from benign hyperplasia to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). However, asymptomatic infection is also possible. Several groups have detected Felis domesticus Papillomavirus type 2 (FdPV2) DNA in association with feline Bowenoid in situ carcinoma (BISC). Therefore, a causative connection has been suggested. However, the knowledge about FdPV2 epidemiology is limited. The aim of this study was to describe the genoprevalence and seroprevalence of FdPV2 in healthy cats. For this purpose an FdPV2-specific quantitative (q)PCR assay was developed and used to analyse Cytobrush samples collected from 100 dermatologically healthy cats. Moreover, an ELISA was established to test the sera obtained from the same cats for antibodies against the major capsid protein (L1) of FdPV2. RESULTS: The genoprevalence of FdPV2 was to 98 %. Surprisingly, the quantities of viral DNA detected in some samples from the healthy cats exceeded the amounts detected in control samples from feline BISC lesions. The seroprevalence was much lower, amounting to 22 %. The concentrations of antibodies against FdPV2 were relatively low in healthy cats, whereas they were very high in control cats with BISC. CONCLUSION: These observations suggest that FdPV2 is highly prevalent, even among healthy cats. However, cats that carry it on their skin mount in most instances no antibody response. It might be hypothesized that FdPV2 is only rarely productively replicating or its replication is only rarely exposed to the immune system.


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Doenças do Gato/virologia , Papillomaviridae/genética , Animais , Gatos , Feminino , Masculino , Papillomaviridae/classificação , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Vet Dermatol ; 26(1): 40-5, e12-3, 2015 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25367344

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BACKGROUND: Exfoliative dermatitis has been described in cats as a paraneoplastic skin disease associated with thymoma. There are anecdotal reports of cases without thymoma, with various suspected aetiologies. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To identify common features, underlying causes, response to therapy and outcome of nonthymoma-associated exfoliative dermatitis in cats. METHODS: Retrospective analysis was carried out of cases presented to dermatology referral centres or cases submitted for histopathological examination. Detailed historical and clinical data were obtained and evaluated statistically. Histopathology was reviewed in a blinded fashion by three dermatopathologists, and PCR for herpesvirus was performed. RESULTS: Eighteen cats fulfilled all inclusion criteria. There was no sex, age or breed predisposition. All cats presented with severe generalized (77%) or multifocal exfoliation (23%); 12 cats were severely depressed. In all cats, thymoma was excluded radiographically and feline leukaemia virus tests were negative. Additional imaging procedures in 14 cats and postmortem examination in two cats did not detect neoplasia. Histopathology revealed interface dermatitis, mural interface folliculitis and sebaceous adenitis indistinguishable from findings in thymoma-associated cases. PCR for herpes DNA was negative. No aetiology was identified. Treatment in 12 cases consisted of immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids and/or ciclosporin; one responded to antibiotics, one to shampoo, two went into spontaneous remission, and two did not receive any therapy and were euthanized. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Nonthymoma-associated exfoliative dermatitis in cats is clinically and histopathologically indistinguishable from thymoma-associated cases. Most cases benefit from immunosuppressive therapy; therefore, an immunopathological response to an undefined trigger is suspected.


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Doenças do Gato/patologia , Dermatite Esfoliativa/veterinária , Animais , Doenças do Gato/diagnóstico , Doenças do Gato/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças do Gato/etiologia , Gatos , Dermatite Esfoliativa/diagnóstico , Dermatite Esfoliativa/tratamento farmacológico , Dermatite Esfoliativa/etiologia , Dermatite Esfoliativa/patologia , Feminino , História Antiga , Imunossupressores/uso terapêutico , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pele/patologia , Timoma/complicações , Timoma/veterinária , Neoplasias do Timo/complicações , Neoplasias do Timo/veterinária
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Vet Dermatol ; 26(1): 57-9, e19-20, 2015 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25496468

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BACKGROUND: Most forms of canine papillomatosis are believed to be associated with papillomavirus infections. Canine papillomavirus type 1 (CPV1) is considered to be responsible for most oral cases and several forms of cutaneous papillomatosis. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate cases of naturally occurring oral papillomatosis with regard to the type of virus involved, antibody induction and remission time. METHODS: Forty dogs showing different degrees of classical oral papillomatosis were included as a single study group. Tissue and serum samples were acquired upon initial presentation; serum samples were collected again upon remission (n = 13) and after 3 months of convalescence (n = 4). None of the dogs underwent antiviral therapy. Tissue samples were tested by PCR to detect CPV DNA, while serum samples were tested using a specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for antibodies against the L1 capsid protein of CPV1. RESULTS: All tissue samples were positive for CPV1 DNA, and 87.5% of all serum samples contained measurable levels of antibody against the virus (cut-off value 0.3). The average optical density measured in the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was 0.51 at initial presentation, 1.65 upon remission and 0.83 at 3 months postrecovery. Time to clinical regression varied between 1 month and 1 year. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: These data support existing evidence for a high prevalence of CPV1 in canine oral papillomatosis. The healing process seems to correlate with a strong antibody response, and antibody titres peaked around the time of clinical recovery. In contrast to previous data from laboratory settings, the variation in remission time was very high.


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Anticorpos Antivirais/imunologia , Doenças do Cão/virologia , Lambdapapillomavirus/imunologia , Neoplasias Bucais/veterinária , Papiloma/veterinária , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Animais , Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , Doenças do Cão/imunologia , Cães , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/veterinária , Feminino , Masculino , Neoplasias Bucais/imunologia , Neoplasias Bucais/virologia , Papiloma/imunologia , Papiloma/virologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/imunologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase/veterinária
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Vet Dermatol ; 25(3): 210-e54, 2014 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24840327

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BACKGROUND: The DNA of equine papillomavirus type 2 (EcPV2) is consistently found in equine papillomas and squamous cell carcinomas, indicating a causal association of EcPV2 in the pathogenesis of these tumours; however, little is known about the prevalence of this virus. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the geno- and seroprevalence of EcPV2 in clinically healthy horses in Switzerland. ANIMALS: Fifty horses presented to the equine department of the university clinic, displaying no skin or mucous membrane lesions or severe signs of other diseases, were sampled. METHODS: Cytobrush samples from the penis or vulva and serum samples were collected. To determine the genoprevalence of EcPV2, DNA was extracted from cytobrush samples and tested for viral DNA with a PCR assay amplifying a 338 bp fragment of the E7/E1 region of the viral genome. Seroprevalence was tested using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay aimed to detect antibodies against the major capsid protein (L1) of EcPV2. RESULTS: In five of 50 horses (10%), EcPV2-specific DNA was amplified but no antibodies could be detected, whereas in 14 of 50 horses (28%), antibodies against EcPV2 but no DNA were demonstrated. Both antibodies and viral DNA were detected in four of 50 horses (8%). Neither antibodies nor viral DNA were found in 27 of 50 horses (54%). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: The seroprevalence suggests that EcPV2 is prevalent in the Swiss equine population, while the genoprevalence indicates that currently ongoing infections are less common. The discrepancy between geno- and seroprevalence probably indicates different stages of infection in the tested cohort.


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Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , DNA Viral/sangue , Doenças dos Cavalos/virologia , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Animais , Doenças dos Cavalos/epidemiologia , Cavalos , Papillomaviridae/genética , Papillomaviridae/imunologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/epidemiologia , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Suíça/epidemiologia
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Vet Dermatol ; 24(6): 635-8, e158, 2013 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24118343

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BACKGROUND: Histoplasma capsulatum has a worldwide distribution, but reports in Europe remain rare. We present the second report of histoplasmosis in a cat in Europe and, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of feline histoplasmosis infection apparently limited to the skin. CASE REPORT: A 6-year-old male castrated outdoor cat was presented to the dermatology service with a history of skin lesions evolving over 1 month and consisting of multiple papules and nodules on the head and neck. General examination was unremarkable. Cytological examination of the ulcerated nodules revealed a pyogranulomatous infiltrate, with numerous macrophages containing oval yeast-like cells, 2-5 µm in size, with a central, lightly basophilic core surrounded by a clear halo. A tentative diagnosis of fungal infection was made, and skin biopsy specimens were taken. Histological examination confirmed the cytology findings, and Grocott staining showed numerous organisms suggestive of Histoplasma within macrophages. Thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound and routine laboratory testing were unremarkable. Fungal culture of a nodule was negative. PCR of total DNA extracted from the infected tissue and subsequent sequencing confirmed the diagnosis of H. capsulatum var. capsulatum. Surgical excision of the other nodules was performed, and the cat was treated with oral itraconazole 5 mg/kg once daily; 12 weeks after initial consultation, no lesions were visible. No recurrence was observed during an 8 month follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Histoplasmosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of nodular diseases of cats worldwide.


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Doenças do Gato/parasitologia , Histoplasmose/veterinária , Animais , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Doenças do Gato/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças do Gato/epidemiologia , Doenças do Gato/cirurgia , Gatos , Europa (Continente)/epidemiologia , Histoplasmose/tratamento farmacológico , Histoplasmose/epidemiologia , Histoplasmose/patologia , Histoplasmose/cirurgia , Itraconazol/uso terapêutico , Masculino
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J Feline Med Surg ; 15(9): 778-84, 2013 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23966004

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PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Hypersensitivity dermatitis (HD) is often suspected in cats and is mostly caused by insect bites, food or environmental allergens. Cats with non-flea induced HD are reported to present frequently with one or more of the following cutaneous reaction patterns: miliary dermatitis, eosinophilic dermatitis, self-induced symmetrical alopecia or head and neck excoriations/pruritus. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: None of the above patterns are, however, pathognomonic for non-flea induced HD and the diagnosis of this condition is based on exclusion of diseases presenting similarly and an adequate response to treatment. Therapeutic approaches to affected cats include use of immunomodulatory drugs (ciclosporin, glucocorticoids, antihistamines), hypoallergenic diets and allergen-specific immunotherapy. EVIDENCE BASE: This review provides an update on the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of feline non-flea induced HD. It draws on the findings of a recent large-scale study that described the clinical signs of numerous cats with non-flea HD and has proposed criteria to facilitate the diagnosis of the condition.


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Doenças do Gato/diagnóstico , Doenças do Gato/tratamento farmacológico , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/veterinária , Fármacos Dermatológicos/uso terapêutico , Alopecia/veterinária , Animais , Gatos , Ciclosporina/uso terapêutico , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/diagnóstico , Dermatite Alérgica de Contato/tratamento farmacológico , Eritema/veterinária , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico , Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos/uso terapêutico , Prurido/veterinária
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J Gen Virol ; 94(Pt 6): 1365-1372, 2013 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23486670

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Papillomaviruses appear to be species-specific pathogens, and it was suggested that each animal species might harbour its own set of papillomaviruses. However, all approaches addressing the underlying evolutionary phenomena still suffer from very limited data about animal papillomaviruses. In case of the horse for example, only three equine papillomaviruses (EcPVs) have been identified. To further address the situation in this host, suspected papillomavirus-associated lesions were tested for EcPV DNA. Four novel EcPV types were detected and their genomes entirely cloned and sequenced. They display the characteristic organization, with early (E) and late (L) regions harbouring the seven classical open reading frames divided by non-coding regions. They were named EcPVs 4, 5, 6 and 7, according to their dissimilarity to other papillomaviruses. Most L1 nucleotide identities were shared with EcPV2 in case of EcPV4 (62 %) and EcPV5 (60 %) or with EcPV3 in case of EcPV6 (70 %) and EcPV7 (71 %). Thus, EcPVs 4 and 5 may establish novel species within the genus Dyoiota, while EcPVs 6 and 7 might fit into the genus Dyorho and belong to the same species as EcPV3. They were found in genital plaques (EcPV4), aural plaques (EcPV5, EcPV6) or penile masses (EcPV7). Interestingly, PCR analysis revealed the DNA of EcPV2 and EcPV4 as well as of EcPV3 and EcPV6 together in the same tissue samples, respectively. In conclusion, the DNA of four novel EcPV types was identified and cloned. They cluster with the known types and support broad genetic EcPV diversity in at least two of the known clades. Furthermore, PCR assays also provide evidence for EcPV co-infections in horses.


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Variação Genética , Doenças dos Cavalos/virologia , Papillomaviridae/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Animais , Cavalos , Dados de Sequência Molecular , Fases de Leitura Aberta , Papillomaviridae/classificação , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Filogenia , Proteínas Virais/genética
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Vet Microbiol ; 162(2-4): 388-395, 2013 Mar 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23123172

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Canine papillomaviruses (CPVs) have been identified in various benign and malignant neoplastic skin disorders. The most frequent manifestations of CPV infections are classical warts and pigmented plaques. Although the etiology of canine oral papillomatosis is well established, knowledge about CPVs role in the development of pigmented plaques remains vague. Indeed, as CPV DNA may frequently be found on clinically healthy canine skin, its mere detection in lesions cannot be regarded as a sufficient indicator of causality. Whether CPVs are actually active in pigmented plaques, a requirement for any conceivable involvement, is consequently an open question. To inquire such viral activity, two distinct clinical cases of canine pigmented lesions were evaluated in greater detail. The histological findings in the two cases supported the clinical diagnosis of pigmented viral plaques. Sequencing of amplified DNA from these lesions revealed the genomes of two novel CPV types, i.e. CPV9 and CPV14, both putatively belonging to the genus Chi. Furthermore, transcription and splicing of corresponding CPV mRNA could be shown by RT-PCR in the respective lesions. Finally, viral particles were detected by electron microscopy in homogenates as well as in nuclei of keratinocytes in pigmented lesions. In conclusion, the results link clinical signs of pigmented plaques to histological changes, the presence of CPV specific DNA, viral gene transcription, and the presence of viral particles in and from the lesions. Thus, the findings outline the entire replicative cycle of CPVs in pigmented plaques, which might help understanding the relationship between these viruses and the associated disorders.


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Doenças do Cão/virologia , Papillomaviridae/fisiologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Dermatopatias Virais/veterinária , Animais , DNA Viral/análise , DNA Viral/genética , Doenças do Cão/patologia , Cães , Feminino , Técnicas de Amplificação de Ácido Nucleico , Papillomaviridae/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/patologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Dermatopatias Virais/patologia , Dermatopatias Virais/virologia
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J Virol ; 86(18): 10226-7, 2012 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22923791

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Papillomaviruses are associated with benign and malignant neoplasias of the skin and mucous membranes. The sequence of a novel canine papillomavirus was determined from DNA detected in the oral cavity of a dog. The sequence of the novel virus canine papillomavirus type 13 (CPV13) shares the highest levels of similarity with the Tau papillomaviruses CPV2 and CPV7.


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Papillomaviridae/classificação , Papillomaviridae/genética , Animais , Sequência de Bases , DNA Viral/genética , Doenças do Cão/virologia , Cães , Genoma Viral , Dados de Sequência Molecular , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia
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Vet Dermatol ; 23(1): 76-80, e18-9, 2012 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21883544

RESUMO

The seven fully described canine papillomaviruses (CPVs) have been allocated by sequence comparison and other genetic features into three phylogenetic clades. This largely reflects clinical findings, so each sequence of a newly discovered CPV in combination with clinical and pathological details is a valuable piece of evidence. We hypothesize that the genomic sequence of a new CPV can help to predict clinical features and progression, and that this can be tested in subsequent cases. In this case, a 2-year-old female dachshund-mix presented with papillomatosis clinically and histologically characterized as pigmented viral plaques. PCRs using primers evaluated for CPVs successfully amplified papillomavirus (PV) DNA. Sequencing of the products revealed an unknown PV putatively belonging to the PV genus Chi. Rolling circle amplification was used to amplify the entire viral genome. Sequencing revealed a novel PV, designated as CPV8, which was most closely related (63% homology) to the recently discovered CPV4. CPV4 is associated with benign pigmented plaques in pugs. Phylogenetic analysis based on the nucleotide sequences of four viral genes showed that the novel virus was closest to CPV3, CPV4 and CPV5. The presence of viral DNA was confirmed in the lesions by in situ hybridization using specific probes. CPV8 may consequently be regarded as the fourth member of the Chi-papillomavirus genus. All viruses belonging to this genus induce pigmented plaques in dogs. These findings support the hypothesis that genomic sequences can be useful in predicting the clinical features of CPV infection.


Assuntos
Doenças do Cão/virologia , Nevo Pigmentado/veterinária , Papillomaviridae/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Animais , DNA Viral/análise , Cães , Feminino , Nevo Pigmentado/virologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia
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J Zoo Wildl Med ; 43(4): 946-9, 2012 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23272369

RESUMO

A 4-yr-old male diamond python (Morelia spilota spilota) was evaluated for multiple black papillated exophytic skin proliferations and signs of pneumonia. The histopathologic structure of the skin biopsy specimens led to the diagnosis of a benign papilloma-like neoplasia. In this case, papillomavirus DNA could be amplified from a biopsy sample with a broad range polymerase chain reaction. Nested pan-herpes polymerase chain reaction was negative, and herpesvirus inclusion bodies were not found. Because of the histologically benign nature of the papilloma, the skin proliferations were left untreated. Ten mo after the first presentation, the skin lesions had regressed almost completely; 34 mo later, only scars from the biopsies were left.


Assuntos
Boidae , Papiloma/veterinária , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Dermatopatias Virais/veterinária , Animais , Masculino , Papillomaviridae/classificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/patologia , Dermatopatias Virais/patologia
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Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ; 41(6): 1183-95, 2011 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22041210

RESUMO

Papillomaviruses can infect epithelia and induce proliferative disorders. Different types of canine papillomaviruses have been found to be associated with distinct pathologies including exophytic warts as in canine oral papillomatosis, endophytic warts, and pigmented plaques and, in some cases, squamous cell carcinomas. Virus infection is followed by a phase of subclinical infection before the onset of symptoms. A diagnosis can in some cases be made clinically but should be verified if there are any doubts. Most papillomas do regress spontaneously within a few months. Preventative vaccination is possible but not on the market.


Assuntos
Doenças do Cão/virologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/veterinária , Animais , Doenças do Cão/diagnóstico , Doenças do Cão/epidemiologia , Cães , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Papillomavirus/diagnóstico , Infecções por Papillomavirus/epidemiologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia
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