Resistance profile and biofilm production of Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus sp., and Streptococcus spp. from dairy farms in southern Brazil.

Milk is a high nutritional value food that helps in human development and growth. However, it can also harbor microorganisms. Therefore, the objective of this study was to isolate, identify and evaluate the resistance profile and pathogenicity factors of gram-positive cocci isolated from liners in milking rooms in the south of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Biochemical and molecular tests were performed for the identification. The following were isolated: Enterococcus faecalis (10), Enterococcus faecium (4), Staphylococcus intermedius (1), Streptococcus uberis (1), and Streptococcus dysgalactiae (1). The susceptibility of isolated microorganisms to eight antibiotics was evaluated according to CLSI, and the genus that proved to be resistant to most of those was Enterococcus. In addition, all 17 isolates were able to form biofilm, which remained viable after the use of neutral, alkaline and alkaline-chlorinated detergent. The only product that was effective against biofilm of all microorganisms was chlorhexidine 2%. The results obtained highlight the importance of pre- and post-dipping tests on dairy properties, in which chlorhexidine is one of the disinfectants used. As observed, products indicated for cleaning and descaling pipes were not effective on biofilms of the different species tested.

Copper(I) complexes derived from mono- and diphosphino-boranes: Cu-->B interactions supported by arene coordination.

The monophosphino-boranes o-iPr(2)P(C(6)H(4))BR(2) (1: R = Ph and 3: R = Cy) and diphosphino-boranes [o-R(2)P(C(6)H(4))](2)BPh (5: R = Ph and 6: R = iPr) readily react with CuCl to afford the corresponding complexes {[o-iPr(2)P(C(6)H(4))BPh(2)]Cu(mu-Cl)}(2) 2, {[o-iPr(2)P(C(6)H(4))BCy(2)]Cu(mu-Cl)}(2) 4, {[o-Ph(2)P(C(6)H(4))](2)BPh}CuCl 7, and {[o-iPr(2)P(C(6)H(4))](2)BPh}CuCl 8. The presence of Cu-->B interactions supported by arene coordination within complexes 2, 7, and 8 has been unambiguously evidenced by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction studies. The unique eta(2)-BC coordination mode adopted by complexes 7 and 8 has been thoroughly analyzed by density-functional theory (DFT) calculations.

Biochemical identification techniques and antibiotic susceptibility profile of lipolytic ambiental bacteria from effluents.

Different methodologies have been developed throughout the years to identify environmental microorganisms to improve bioremediation techniques, determine susceptibility profiles of bacteria in contaminated environments, and reduce the impact of microorganisms in ecosystems. Two methods of bacterial biochemical identification are compared and the susceptibility profile of bacteria, isolated from residential and industrial wastewater, is determined. Twenty-four bacteria were retrieved from the bacteria bank of the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory at the Institute of Biology (IB) of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil. Bacteria were identified by conventional biochemical tests and by the VITEK ®2 automated system. Further, the susceptibility profile to antibiotics was also determined by the automated system. Six species of bacteria (Raoutella planticola, K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae , Serratia marcescens, Raoutella sp., E. cloacae and Klebsiella oxytoca) were identified by conventional biochemical tests, while three species of bacteria (K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, S. marcescens and K. oxytoca ) were identified by VITEK®2 automated system. VITEK ®2 indicated agreement in 19 (79.17%) isolates and difference in five (20.83%) isolates when compared to results from conventional biochemical tests. Further, antibiotic susceptibility profile results showed that all isolates (100%) were resistant to at least one out of the 18 antibiotics tested by VITEK®2. Thus, no multi-resistant bacteria that may be used in effluent treatment systems or in bioremediation processes have been reported. Results indicate VITEK ® 2 automated system as a potential methodology in the determination of susceptibility profile and identification of environmental bacteria.

Molecular and ultrastructural studies of the fibrotic lesions of bovine focal proliferative fibrogranulomatous panniculitis (Lechiguana).

This work aimed to investigate some aspects related to the pathogenicity of Lechiguana, a bovine fibroproliferative lesion characterized by rapid collagen accumulation. Light and transmission electron microscopy and in situ hybridization studies were performed in order to elucidate the fibrogenic activity of this lesion. The characterization of fibroblastic plasticity in the lesion was done by immunohistochemical study for alpha-smooth-muscle cell actin. The ovoid-shaped cells presented positive reaction for alpha-smooth-muscle cell actin in their cytoplasm and, at the electron-microscopic level demonstrated basal lamina-like material adjacent to the external surface and collagen fibrils that corresponded to a cell population phenotypically similar to the myofibroblast. We also investigated alpha1 collagen type I mRNA at different times of evolution of Lechiguana lesions, using isotopic and non-isotopic in situ hybridization. The results strongly suggest the involvement of a myofibroblast-like cell population that expresses mRNA for type I collagen and is probably associated with the increase of collagen deposition.

Investigation of Salmonella spp. in free-range chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Southern Rio Grande do Sul / Pesquisa de Salmonella spp. em galinhas coloniais (Gallus gallus domesticus) no sul do Rio Grande do Sul

Salmonelose é uma doença causada por bactérias do gênero Salmonella, com importância para saúde pública e animal. Dentre os sorotipos hospedeiro-específicos, destaca-se o Gallinarum, que possui os biovares Gallinarum e Pullorum adaptados às aves e amplamente difundidos pelo mundo. Os dados sobre a ocorrência de Salmonella spp. em criações avícolas alternativas no Brasil são escassos. O objetivo deste estudo foi pesquisar a ocorrência de Salmonella spp. em galinhas coloniais encaminhadas para necropsia ao LRD/FV/UFPel. Foram realizadas análises histopatológicas, microbiológicas e moleculares das colônias bacterianas isoladas de 12 amostras de órgãos de galinhas domésticas dos municípios de Pelotas e Piratini, no Rio Grande do Sul. Na análise microbiológica, foram isoladas bactérias do gênero Salmonella sorotipo Gallinarum das 12 amostras, sendo 10/12 bioquimicamente compatíveis com biovar Gallinarum e 2/12 com biovar Pullorum. Na análise molecular PCR 11/12, 91,7% foram identificadas genotipicamente como Salmonella spp. O presente estudo demonstrou uma elevada frequência de isolamento de Salmonella Gallinarum biovar Gallinarum em aves sintomáticas criadas em regime extensivo. Além disso, os dados epidemiológicos das aves analisadas demonstram que a infecção por Salmonella Gallinarum nesses casos está associada ao contato com aves silvestres e falhas de manejo sanitário.(AU)

Pathological aspects of bovine focal fibrogranulomatous proliferative panniculitis (Lechiguana).

Lechiguana is a disease of cattle caused by an interaction between Dermatobia hominis warble and the bacteria Manheimia granulomatis. It is characterized by subcutaneous swellings that grow rapidly and result in death after 3 to 8 months. The objective of this paper was to investigate some vascular and fibrogenic changes of the disease at different lesion stages by histochemical and immunohistochemical techniques. A peculiar histopathological aspect observed during a proliferative phase (before treatment) was the intense vasculitis, described as degenerative and fibro-proliferative, expressed by the oncogene p53, possibly caused by the presence of bacteria in close contact with enthotelial cells, along with dense accumulations of lymphoid cells around venules. The synthesis of collagen fibers during the development of Lechiguana lesions assume a structural aspect of star arrangement with fiber radiation centers that gradually interconnect to design the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) framework, seen by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CSLM). Angiogenesis was the most characteristic finding in both proliferative and regressive stages as seen by the immunohistochemical expression of cytoskeleton proteins and von Willebrand (Factor VIII-Related Antigen). Additionally, in all tissues samples, active ECM elements like Metalloproteinases (MMPs), Tissue Inhibitors Metalloproteinases (TIMP) and Fibronectin (FN) were mainly associated to vessels structures. The extraordinary regression of exuberant granulation tissue after treatment is undoubtedly associated to the maintenance of the vascular components observed during the regressive phase.

Role of Pasteurella granulomatis and Dermatobia hominis in the etiology of lechiguana in cattle.

Attempts were made to reproduce bovine lechiguana, a disease associated with Dermatobia hominis and Pasteurella granulomatis infections. Suspensions of Pasteurella granulomatis were mixed with each of the following: saponin, oil adjuvant, ground Dermatobia hominis, or 5% mucin. Each preparation was inoculated into 6 cattle. Twelve more cattle, 6 of which received dexamethasone, were inoculated with bacterial suspension alone. Abscesses but no lechiguana was produced in all 36 cattle. After abscess regression, 12 cattle were reinoculated with a suspension of mouse-passed P. granulomatis. Only abscesses were produced. The intralymphatic inoculation of P. granulomatis in 6 cattle did not produce the disease. Eleven cattle infected naturally with D. hominis had lesions containing dead larvae. These lesions were inoculated with P. granulomatis. Nine cattle were experimentally infected with larvae of D. hominis that had been contaminated with the bacteria. No lechiguana lesions were produced in these 20 cattle. Six cattle with severe natural D. hominis infection were inoculated in the larval lesions with P. granulomatis. One developed lesions indistinguishable from those of natural lechiguana. The lesions regressed after treatment with chloramphenicol. D. hominis larvae and exudate from lesions caused by the fly were collected from 7 cattle on 3 farms and examined bacteriologically. P. granulomatis was isolated from the larvae and the exudate of a healthy calf from a farm where lechiguana had never been observed. These results suggest that P. granulomatis has a causal role in lechiguana, and that D. hominis may be a carrier of the bacterium. These observations suggest that lechiguana occurs when severe D. hominis lesions are infected with P. granulomatis. The apparent long incubation period, the negative results obtained in the other experiments, and also the infrequent occurrence of the natural disease suggest that lechiguana is a disease for which Koch's postulates are not easily fulfilled.

Double-blind study of cetirizine and loratadine versus placebo in patients with allergic rhinitis.

The aim of this double-blind study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cetirizine and loratadine versus placebo in patients with allergic rhinitis. The study included a total of 90 patients suffering from moderate to severe allergic rhinitis as determined by a symptom score, with hypersensitivity to house mites and with high IgE. The study lasted 7 weeks, including 1 for pretreatment, 4 for treatment and 2 posttreatment (washout). During the study, each patient received either one tablet of placebo, 10 mg of cetirizine or 10 mg of loratadine daily. The evaluation was carried out by rhinomanometry to analyze the symptoms on days 1, 15, 29 and 43. The nasal cytology was analyzed on days 1 and 29. For statistical analysis we used the Mantel-Haenszel method and chi-square test. We found that antihistamines showed good effectiveness in improving the symptomatology in patients with allergic rhinitis. The improvement by rhinomanometry and by symptom score versus placebo was good. It was concluded that both antihistamines were significantly superior to placebo and that cetirizine performed better in comparison to loratadine versus placebo, although not as statistically significant.

Lechiguana (focal proliferative fibrogranulomatous panniculitis) in cattle.

Lechiguana is a disease of cattle characterized by large, hard, subcutaneous swellings that grow rapidly and result in death after 3-11 months in untreated animals. Cattle treated with antibiotics recover. The disease has been reported from five states in south and southeastern Brazil. Histologically, the lesion consists of focal proliferation of fibrous tissue infiltrated by plasma cells, eosinophils, lymphocytes and sometimes neutrophils. The primary lesion is an eosinophilic lymphangitis, which results in eosinophilic abscesses, with occasional rosettes containing bacteria in their centres. Much experimental and epidemiological evidence, reviewed in this article, supports the suggestion that lechiguana is caused by an association of Pasteurella granulomatis (syn: Mannheimia granutomatis) and Dermatobia hominis.

[Malignant histiocytosis. Apropos of a case]. / Histiocitose maligna. A propósito de um caso.

The authors report a case of malignant histiocytosis occurring in a 39 year old female patient who presented an ulcerated cutaneous lesion which was the only clinical manifestation for one year and then widespread systemic involvement took place and death ensued. They emphasize the rarity of the condition and point out that erythrophagocytosis in the histopathological examination may be a valuable finding for the diagnosis of malignant histiocytosis.

Biochemical identification techniques and antibiotic susceptibility profile of lipolytic ambiental bacteria from effluents / Técnicas de identificação bioquímica e perfil de suscetibilidade antibiótica de bactérias ambientais lipolíticas de efluentes

Abstract Different methodologies have been developed throughout the years to identify environmental microorganisms to improve bioremediation techniques, determine susceptibility profiles of bacteria in contaminated environments, and reduce the impact of microorganisms in ecosystems. Two methods of bacterial biochemical identification are compared and the susceptibility profile of bacteria, isolated from residential and industrial wastewater, is determined. Twenty-four bacteria were retrieved from the bacteria bank of the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory at the Institute of Biology (IB) of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil. Bacteria were identified by conventional biochemical tests and by the VITEK ®2 automated system. Further, the susceptibility profile to antibiotics was also determined by the automated system. Six species of bacteria (Raoutella planticola, K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae , Serratia marcescens, Raoutella sp., E. cloacae and Klebsiella oxytoca) were identified by conventional biochemical tests, while three species of bacteria (K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, S. marcescens and K. oxytoca ) were identified by VITEK®2 automated system. VITEK ®2 indicated agreement in 19 (79.17%) isolates and difference in five (20.83%) isolates when compared to results from conventional biochemical tests. Further, antibiotic susceptibility profile results showed that all isolates (100%) were resistant to at least one out of the 18 antibiotics tested by VITEK®2. Thus, no multi-resistant bacteria that may be used in effluent treatment systems or in bioremediation processes have been reported. Results indicate VITEK ® 2 automated system as a potential methodology in the determination of susceptibility profile and identification of environmental bacteria.

Resumo Diferentes metodologias foram desenvolvidas ao longo dos anos para identificar microrganismos ambientais para melhorar as técnicas de biorremediação, determinar perfis de suscetibilidade de bactérias em ambientes contaminados e reduzir o impacto de microrganismos nos ecossistemas. Dois métodos de identificação bioquímica bacteriana são comparados e o perfil de susceptibilidade de bactérias, isoladas de efluentes residenciais e industriais, é determinado. Vinte e quatro bactérias foram coletadas do banco de bactérias do Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental do Instituto de Biologia (IB) da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil. As bactérias foram identificadas por testes bioquímicos convencionais e pelo sistema automatizado VITEK®2. Além disso, o perfil de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos também foi determinado pelo sistema automatizado. Seis espécies de bactérias (Raoutella planticola , K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens, Raoutella sp., E. cloacae e Klebsiella oxytoca) foram identificadas por testes bioquímicos convencionais, enquanto três espécies de bactérias (K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, S. marcescens e K. oxytoca) foram identificados pelo sistema automatizado VITEK®2. VITEK®2 indicou concordância em 19 (79,17%) isolados e diferença em cinco (20,83%) isolados quando comparados aos resultados de testes bioquímicos convencionais. Além disso, os resultados do perfil de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos mostraram que todos os isolados (100%) foram resistentes a pelo menos um dos 18 antibióticos testados pelo VITEK®2. Assim, não foram relatadas bactérias multirresistentes que possam ser usadas em sistemas de tratamento de efluentes ou em processos de biorremediação. Os resultados indicam que o sistema automatizado VITEK ® 2 é uma metodologia potencial na determinação do perfil de suscetibilidade e identificação de bactérias ambientais.

N-heterocyclic carbene stabilized phosphaalkenyl(chloro)stannylene.

The new phosphaalkenyl(chloro)tin(II) compound NHC-Sn(Cl)[C(SiMe3)=PMes*] was isolated and fully characterized including molecular structure determination by a single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Its reaction with Me2SAuCl led to the formation of an unprecedented P=C-bridged trinuclear gold complex [AuC(SiMe3)=PMes*]3 through the transfer of the phosphaalkenyl substituent to the gold atom.

Biochemical identification techniques and antibiotic susceptibility profile of lipolytic ambiental bacteria from effluents

Abstract Different methodologies have been developed throughout the years to identify environmental microorganisms to improve bioremediation techniques, determine susceptibility profiles of bacteria in contaminated environments, and reduce the impact of microorganisms in ecosystems. Two methods of bacterial biochemical identification are compared and the susceptibility profile of bacteria, isolated from residential and industrial wastewater, is determined. Twenty-four bacteria were retrieved from the bacteria bank of the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory at the Institute of Biology (IB) of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil. Bacteria were identified by conventional biochemical tests and by the VITEK ®2 automated system. Further, the susceptibility profile to antibiotics was also determined by the automated system. Six species of bacteria (Raoutella planticola, K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae , Serratia marcescens, Raoutella sp., E. cloacae and Klebsiella oxytoca) were identified by conventional biochemical tests, while three species of bacteria (K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, S. marcescens and K. oxytoca ) were identified by VITEK®2 automated system. VITEK ®2 indicated agreement in 19 (79.17%) isolates and difference in five (20.83%) isolates when compared to results from conventional biochemical tests. Further, antibiotic susceptibility profile results showed that all isolates (100%) were resistant to at least one out of the 18 antibiotics tested by VITEK®2. Thus, no multi-resistant bacteria that may be used in effluent treatment systems or in bioremediation processes have been reported. Results indicate VITEK ® 2 automated system as a potential methodology in the determination of susceptibility profile and identification of environmental bacteria.

Resumo Diferentes metodologias foram desenvolvidas ao longo dos anos para identificar microrganismos ambientais para melhorar as técnicas de biorremediação, determinar perfis de suscetibilidade de bactérias em ambientes contaminados e reduzir o impacto de microrganismos nos ecossistemas. Dois métodos de identificação bioquímica bacteriana são comparados e o perfil de susceptibilidade de bactérias, isoladas de efluentes residenciais e industriais, é determinado. Vinte e quatro bactérias foram coletadas do banco de bactérias do Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental do Instituto de Biologia (IB) da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil. As bactérias foram identificadas por testes bioquímicos convencionais e pelo sistema automatizado VITEK®2. Além disso, o perfil de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos também foi determinado pelo sistema automatizado. Seis espécies de bactérias (Raoutella planticola , K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens, Raoutella sp., E. cloacae e Klebsiella oxytoca) foram identificadas por testes bioquímicos convencionais, enquanto três espécies de bactérias (K. pneumoniae ssp. pneumoniae, S. marcescens e K. oxytoca) foram identificados pelo sistema automatizado VITEK®2. VITEK®2 indicou concordância em 19 (79,17%) isolados e diferença em cinco (20,83%) isolados quando comparados aos resultados de testes bioquímicos convencionais. Além disso, os resultados do perfil de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos mostraram que todos os isolados (100%) foram resistentes a pelo menos um dos 18 antibióticos testados pelo VITEK®2. Assim, não foram relatadas bactérias multirresistentes que possam ser usadas em sistemas de tratamento de efluentes ou em processos de biorremediação. Os resultados indicam que o sistema automatizado VITEK ® 2 é uma metodologia potencial na determinação do perfil de suscetibilidade e identificação de bactérias ambientais.

Maturidade de potros nascidos de éguas com placentite / Maturity of foals from the mares with placentitis

Objetivou-se descrever a maturidade neonatal através da resposta clínica, comportamental e hematológica de potros nascidos de éguas com placentite. Participaram do estudo seis potros nascidos de éguas submetidas à indução experimental de placentite ascendente através da infusão intracervical de Streptococcus equi subespécie zooepidemicus e tratadas com Sulfa-trimetoprim e Flunixin meglumine. A formação dos grupos neonatais foi realizada de acordo com o grau de viabilidade e sobrevivência até 60 horas: Grupo Não Sobreviventes (n=2); Grupo Debilitados (n=2); Grupo Saudáveis (n=2). Foi considerado o tempo de gestação, período de intervalo inoculação-parto, avaliação comportamental, clínica e hematológica. O Grupo dos potros Saudáveis apresentou maior tempo de gestação (320±2 dias) e maior intervalo inoculação-parto (20,5±2,5 dias). Os Grupos Não Sobreviventes e Debilitados apresentaram atraso para decúbito esternal e reflexo de sucção. Foi observada bradicardia e hipotermia com 48h de vida no Grupo Não Sobreviventes. Os potros do Grupo Não Sobreviventes e Saudáveis apresentaram leucopenia no nascimento com discretas variações até as 48h. Os potros nascidos de éguas com placentite ascendente e tratadas demonstraram evolução clínica e respostas neonatais distintas. Conclui-se que, quanto maior o tempo de manutenção da gestação após a injúria placentária, melhor será a maturação fetal, o que refletirá em viabilidade e melhor capacidade de resposta neonatal...

The aim of this study was to describe the neonatal maturity through clinical, behavioral and hematologic response of foals born from mares with placentitis. Were used six foals born from mares subjected to experimentally induced ascending placentitis through intracervical infusion of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus and treated with trimethoprim sulfametoxazole and flunixin meglumine. The neonatal groups were performed according to the viability and survival rate up to 60 hours: No Survivors group (n = 2); Debilitated group (n = 2); Healthy group (n = 2). Gestational length, the period between inoculation and delivery, and behavioral, clinical and hematologic evaluations were considered. The Healthy group showed longer gestation length (320±2 days) and longer inoculation-delivery interval (20.5±2.5 days). No Survivors and Debilitated groups showed delay in sternal recumbency and sucking reflex. Bradycardia and hypothermia was observed at 48 hours of life in No Survivors Group. Foals from No Survivors and Healthy groups showed leukopenia at birth with slight variations until 48h. Foals born from mares with ascending placentitis and treated showed distinct clinical and neonatal responses. It is concluded that the longer the maintenance of gestation after placental injury, better is the fetal maturation, which reflects in better viability and ability to neonatal response...

Study of bacteria isolated from the foot pad of Spheniscus magellanicus with and without bumblefoot / Estudo de bactérias isoladas de coxins plantares de Spheniscus magellanicus com e sem bumblefoot

The bumblefoot or pododermatitis is among the diseases with the highest morbidity in Magellanic penguins, sometimes evolving to septicemia and death. Therefore, this study aimed to relate the main species involved in the disorder, as well as the in vitro susceptibility profile of the microorganisms against routine antimicrobial usage in Veterinary Medicine. During two years in vivo material was harvested from 200 footpads (n=100 animals) for microbiological analysis and in vitro susceptibility tests against the Antibiotic enrofloxacin, streptomycin, penicillin and cephalosporin. Bacteria have been identified both as part of permanent and transient microbiota, also being associated to 100% of the pododermatitis cases. The most prevalent genus were Staphylococcus and Corynebacterium. The antibiograms of all the isolated bacteria resulted in greater susceptibility of the strains facing cephalosporin, followed by enrofloxacin, streptomycin and penicillin.

O bumblefoot ou pododermatite está entre as afecções de maior morbidade em pinguins-de-magalhães, podendo evoluir para septicemia e óbito. Portanto, o presente estudo objetivou relacionar as principais espécies bacterianas envolvidas na afecção, bem como o perfil de susceptibilidade in vitro destes microrganismos frente a antimicrobianos de uso rotineiro em medicina veterinária. Durante o período de dois anos, foi realizada colheita de material in vivo de 200 coxins plantares (n=100 animais) para análise microbiológica e testes de susceptibilidade in vitro frente aos antibióticos enrofloxacina, estreptomicina, penicilina e cefalosporina. Bactérias foram identificadas tanto como parte da microbiota permanente quanto da transitória, bem como estiveram associadas a 100% dos casos de pododermatite. Os gêneros mais prevalentes foram Staphylococcus e Corynebacterium. Os antibiogramas de todas as bactérias isoladas resultaram em maior sensibilidade das cepas frente à cefalosporina, seguida de enrofloxacina, estreptomicina e penicilina.

Efeito da Mannheimia granulomatis sobre cultivo de fibroblastos / Effect of Mannheimia granulomatis on fibroblastos cultures

Primary cultures of Mannheimia granulomatis were established in chicken embryos to assess their capacity to stimulate fibroblast proliferation. The capacity of the bacterium-activated macrophages to stimulate cytokine and enzyme proliferation was assessed in a mouse peritoneum macrophage culture. To evaluate the bacteria infection on fibroblasts and their growth within 48h in relation to the active macrophages, cultures were washed and trypsinized and the cells counted. Results showed no significant differences when the bacteria-infected fibroblasts were mixed with bacterial extract (P=0.9682). The treatment using just products of macrophages resulted similar to the negative control. Significant differences on cell proliferation were established (P=0,0039) when the products of M. granulomatis-activated macrophages were used, meaning that bacterial components were unable to promote fibroblast increase. Further research is needed to elucidate the effect of M. granulomatis on the macrophages.

Isolamento de Yersinia pseudotuberculosis de fezes de búfalo (Bubalus bubalis) / Isolation of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis from buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) feces

Amostras de matérias fecais de 119 búfalos clinicamente sadios, de 5 propriedades, foram colocadas em enriquecimento a 10 por cento em infusäo de cérebro e coraçäo por 3 semanas e semeadas semanalmente em meio seletivo para Yersinia spp (Yersinis Selective Agar com Yersinia Antimicrobial Supplement) e em agar Mac Conckey. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis sorotipo OIII foi isolada somente em amostras de uma propriedade em que estava ocorrendo um surto de yersiniose. A bactéria foi recuperada de 21 amostras de um total de 25 amostras de fêmeas adultas sadias de todas as 9 amostras de bezerros sadios. Y. pseudotuberculosis näo foi isolada das demais propriedades, incluindo 2 naquelas em que haviam sido diagnosticados surtos de yersiniose 1 e 5 anos antes da coleta. Dos 30 isolamentos, 14 (46,7 por cento) foram isolados nos dois meios de cultura, 1 (3,3 por cento) somente em agar Mac Conckey e 15 (50 por cento) somente em meio seletivo, demonstrando a maior eficiência deste meio para a identificaçäo de animais portadores. Dos 15 isolamentos obtidos em Mac Conckey, 12 (80 por cento) foram isolados após 1 semana de crioenriquecimento, 3 (20 por cento) após 2 semanas e nenhum após 3 semanas. Dos 29 isolamentos obtidos em meio seletivo, 22 (75,1 por cento) foram isolados apos 1 semana, 6 (20,7 por cento) após 2 semanas e 1 (3,4 por cento) após 3 semanas