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Examinando AGEA. GICA por Autor "Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto"

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    Babesiosis canina: reporte de caso clínico
    (Universidad de Córdoba (Colombia), 2019) Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Bolás-Fernández, Francisco; Pinilla-León, Juan Carlos
    Los hemoparásitos generan enfermedades en mascotas y otros animales domésticos; sin embargo, su verdadero impacto no ha sido estudiado suficientemente en Colombia. La babesiosis es una enfermedad infecciosa causada por un parásito del género Babesia, el cuál es transmitido por garrapatas y es de importancia mundial. El objetivo del presente artículo es reportar los hallazgos clínicos observados en un paciente canino con signos sospechosos de babesiosis. Se realizo el reporte de un paciente canino que ingreso a la Clínica Veterinaria de la Universidad de Santander (UDES). Al examen clínico presento inapetencia, depresión, letargia y mucosas pálidas. Para el diagnóstico se realizó un frotis sanguíneo teñido con hemacolor y un cuadro hemático. En el extendido sanguíneo se observaron microorganismos en el interior de los glóbulos rojos compatibles con Babesia spp y los resultados del cuadro hemático evidenciaron anemia, leucopenia y trombocitopenia. Se concluye que los hallazgos clínicos observados en el paciente coinciden con lo señalado en la literatura.
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    Estudio demográfico de la población de perros y gatos domiciliados en el sector suroriental de Bucaramanga, Colombia
    (2019) Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Solano-Marcixgclia, Jorge Alberto
    El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar las características demográficas de la población de perros y gatos domiciliados en sector suroriental de Bucaramanga, departamento de Santander (Colombia) en 2016-2017. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Mediante una encuesta a los propietarios de las mascotas se obtuvo información sobre la especie, raza, sexo, edad, animal vacunado y desparasitado, tipo de alimentación y razón de la tenencia. El 97.1% de las viviendas contaban con perros o gatos como mascotas. El promedio de perros y gatos por vivienda fue de 0.67 (227 perros / 339 viviendas) y 0.30 (102 gatos / 339 viviendas), respectivamente. La proporción persona: perro y persona: gato fue de 4.7 y 10.5, respectivamente. La principal razón para la tenencia de perros o gatos fue la afectiva (92.1 y 98%, respectivamente). Así mismo, hubo predominancia de mascotas machos sobre hembras.
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    First report of furuncular myiasis in a domestic dog caused by Dermatobia hominis (Linnaeus, 1781) in Colombia
    (Elsevier, 2020-04) Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Martínez-Marín, Jaime Andres; Solano-Marcixgclia, Jorge Alberto; Pinilla-León, Juan Carlos
    This paper reports a case of furuncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis in a domestic dog from Colombia. A male domestic dog, German shepherd breed, of approximately 2 years old was brought for medical consultation. The reason was the presence of one furuncular lesion and discomfort in the patient. Clinical examination revealed a wound over the sacral area similar to an inflammatory papule, with a central punctum exuding a serosanguinous discharge. In the medical examination was applied pressure around the wound, that allowed evidencing a larva inside the tissue. The applied treatment was surgical removal of the larva in the dog. Treatment was complemented with Cephalexin (20 mg / kg, twice a day orally for 7 days), Meloxicam (0.2 mg / kg, once a day orally for 3 days) and cleaning with chlorhexidine, three times a day until removal of points 7 days later. The larva was sent to Parasitology laboratory of the UDES for morphology identification. The larva was identified as Dermatobia hominis.
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    First report of myiasis in dogs caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel 1858) in Colombia
    (2020-01) Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Bermudez-Caceres, Andres Felipe; Pinilla-León, Juan Carlos
    This paper reports for the first time in Colombia, two myasis cases caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax in stray dogs. Clinical examination of both patients revealed fever and a large wound at the palpebral level on the right side, and multiple perforating wounds in the right posterior limb where larvae were found. The treatment applied was the manual removal of larvae in the dogs, and subsequent eye enucleation in one dog due to the total loss of the upper right eyelid and the severe mechanical damage that the cornea received. Treatment was reinforced with repellents applied around the wounds and antibiotics. This finding of Cochliomyia hominivorax in stray dogs in Colombia raises concerns about the potential of dogs serving as a reservoir for human infection in the region.
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    Notoedric Mange in a Domestic Cat: Application of Ivermectin and Supportive Therapy
    (2021) Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Pinilla-León, Juan Carlos
    Feline scabies is a disease that is caused by Notoedres cati, a sarcoptic mite that injures the skin tissue. The present clinical case relates a notoedric scabies in a domestic cat, clinical observations, diagnostic test, and treatment. A 4-yearold male neutered domestic short haired cat was brought at a veterinary clinic. Alopecia, erythema, scales, crusts and hyperkeratosis were observed on the head, and pinnae and malodorous from lesions were observed in dermatological examination. Deep skin scrapings were collected. Microscopic examination revealed adult live mites presence. Based on the morphology, the mites isolated were identified as Notoedres cati. Ivermectin oral capsules (300µg/kg), repeat dose at 14 days. Bath with chlorhexidine and Benzoyl peroxide every 5 days for two months were applied. Moreover, multivitamin complexes were supplied daily, orally. An immunostimulant 1mL/10kg. IM, again applied two days. A clinical improvement in the cat was observed after administered this treatment. The present study reports notoedric mange in a domestic short haired cat in Colombia. The application of ivermectin with supportive therapy was useful in the treatment of notoedric scabies in this cat. The application of products other than ivermectin showed positive clinical observations in the recovery of this patient with feline scabies.
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    Prevalence and risk factors associated with liver fluke Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep in three municipalities in the Colombian Northeastern Mountains
    (Elsevier, 2020-01) Pinilla-León, Juan Carlos; Florez-Muñoz, Angel Alberto; Uribe-Delgado, Nelson
    Fasciola hepatica is a parasitic trematode of worldwide distribution, which affects cattle and a large number of mammals, including man. An investigation was carried out to the Colombian Northeastern Mountain between October 2017 and February 2018 with the aim to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Fasciola hepatica. Thirty-four farms whose owners agreed to participate in the study were included. Overall, 103 bovines and 97 sheep were examined. A fecal and blood sample was collected from each animal, and all the samples were identified and stored in a refrigerated box to be transported to the Parasitology laboratory for analysis. Fecal samples were processed with a coprological technique, and blood by ELISA test. A written epidemiological survey was applied on all farms. The results indicate 20.5% of coprological prevalence and 41.5% of seroprevalence (SP). Evidence of the parasite was demonstrated in the three municipalities; however, statistical differences were found (P < .05), with higher seropositivity in Duitama municipality (SP = 83.3%). Regarding risk factor, pure breeds of cattle showed 2.5 (SP = 56.1, OR = 2.5) times higher of infection than crossed breed. Cattle and sheep from 12 to 24 months of age, showed 2.5 (SP = 66.7%, OR = 2.5) and 5.9 times (SP = 44.2%, OR = 5.9), respectively, increased infection risk. The presence of snails on the farms had higher odds for testing F. hepatica-positive, therefore, showed to be an important risk factor. The presence of antibodies against F. hepatica in cattle and sheep from the region under study suggests it is endemic and should be controlled by control and prevention programs in the farms.