Tying-up syndrome associated with glanders in two mules

Assessment of the effectiveness of the PPD-mallein produced in Brazil for diagnosing glanders in mules

To assess the potency of the PPD-mallein produced in Brazil, five animals were from a property identified as a focus of glanders. These animals had suggestive clinical signs of the disease and the other five, from a property free from glanders, showed no clinical signs and were serology negative (control group). PPD-mallein from Burkholderia mallei was obtained by precipitation with trichloroac...

Tying up syntactic loose ends

Mandibular Involvement in Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Associated with SAPHO Syndrome

Introduction: SAPHO syndrome is defined as the association of a group of rare sterile osteoarticular disorders and inflammatory skin diseases whose etiology, although not yet determined, probably involves genetic, immunological and infectious mechanisms. The recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, an inflammatory disease, can be associated with this syndrome even as a single event.  Case Report:...

Hyaluronan-binding proteins: tying up the giant.

The ubiquitous glycosaminoglycan (GAG) hyaluronan has diverse biological roles in vertebrates. These include acting as a vital structural component of connective tissues, the formation of loose hydrated matrices that allow cells to divide and migrate (e.g. during development), immune cell adhesion and activation, and a role in intracellular signaling (1–3). This wide range of activities may see...

Glanders.

JAVMA, Vol 233, No. 4, August 15, 2008 G is a highly contagious bacterial disease of horses, mules, and donkeys that is characterized by respiratory, cutaneous, and lymphatic nodular lesions. The disease is zoonotic, affecting persons in close contact with infected animals or those working with the organism in laboratory settings. Once prevalent worldwide, glanders has been eradicated from most...