• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 2014

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) causes a significant economic loss in the swine industry not only in Korea but also all over the world. Andong and Hapcheon region were selected for Area Regional Control (ARC) programme to reduce the shedding of PRRS virus (PRRSV) and decrease PRRS outbreaks. Before conducting the PRRS ARC, sera of pigs were tested for both antibody using ELISA and antigen using RT-PCR, then phylogenetic classifications was analysed. Pigs of 138/275 (50.2%) in Andong and 352/425 (82.8%) in Hapcheon were seropositive. Also, the RT-PCR results revealed that 27 heads (8.2%) in Andong, 112 heads (22.0%) in Hapcheon were positive for PRRSV antigen. PRRSVs were mainly detected between the ages of 40 to 60 days. PRRSV ORF5 regions were used to determine genetic clusters based on previous report. All PRRSV type I detected in both Andong and Hapcheon were classified as Cluster I. The PRRSV type II isolates in Andong were assorted to Cluster II, whereas the PRRSV type II isolates in Hapcheon were the viruses were unassembled into any cluster except one identified to Cluster III. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that new clusters of PRRSVs type II were prevalent in Hapcheon.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2012

Brucellosis, a bacterial zoonoses caused by the genus Brucella is responsible for abortion and infertility in cow. Brucellosis is causing economic loss in dairy industries and prevalent worldwide including Bangladesh but limited studies are devoted to determine the prevalence and its association with reproductive factors of dairy cows in Bangladesh. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle using screening test Rose Bengal test (RBT) and the positive sera were further confirmed by indirect- ELISA. For this purpose, a total of 400 serum samples from dairy cows with history of abortion and various reproductive disorders were collected from the Kurigram district of Bangladesh for the detection of Brucella antibody. The overall prevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle was 2.25%. Brucellosis in cases of abortion and repeat breeding was 8.3% and 2.8%, respectively. The results shows higher prevalence of brucellosis in cases of abortion followed by repeat breeding, while there was no seropositive cases from other reproductive disorders. Age-wise sero-prevalence was found 3.0% in 2~3 years age group and 2.0% in 4~8 years age group. The prevalence of brucellosis in indigenous and cross-bred cattle was 3.6% and 1.7%, respectively. All the animals detected positive to brucellosis by RBT were not found to be positive by i-ELISA. However, the RBT might be a suitable screening test for the diagnosis of Brucella infection in field condition in Bangladesh. These data will help to develop effective disease prevention strategies.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2003

Purpose: This study aims to determine the infection rate of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in gastric cancer patients who received gastrectomies, and to compare the rates of H.pylori infection detected by serological test and that of histopathological test, and to evaluate its clinical meaning. Materials and Methods: Fifty two patients were selected from those who underwent gastrectomies at the Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, from March 1997 to May 1997. The control group consisted of healthy 103 persons visited the center for health promotion in Samsung Medical Center. In both groups, we quantitatively checked serum level of IgG anti H. pylori antibody titer by ELISA using GAP IgG test kit (BioRad, USA) for the serological test, and we microscopically examined the surgical specimen stained by Warthin-Starry silver staining method for the histopathological test. Results: The seropositive rate of H. pylori in the patients' group was $71.2\%$ (37/52), and the control group was $65.0\%$ (67/103). The difference between two groups was statistically significant. However the histopathological study showed that the overall detection rate of H. pylori was $61.5\%$ (32/52) in the patients' group and $61.2\%$ (63/103) in the control group; nd this difference was not statistically significant Conclusion: We could confirm that H.pylori infection rate in the gastric cancer resected patients was statistically higher than in the normal healthy persons even in small population. And the detection method for the H. pylori infection by serological test was presumed to be better than that of histopathological test using surgical specimen. Further study for the larger population by well-organized multicenters will be needed.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.163-167
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• 2015

This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and to identify risk factors associated with Neospora spp. infection in horses in Jordan. Management related data were collected from each farm and individual horses. Sera from 227 horses from 5 of 6 climatic regions in Jordan were analyzed for the presence of antibodies to Neospora spp. by ELISA kit. The study was performed during spring of 2010. The association between seropositivity and risk factors was analyzed. A total of 7 (3%) of 227 sera had antibodies for Neospora spp. There was a significant regional difference (P=0.018) between the 5 climatic regions. Positive cases were located in Amman and Irbid, while the other regions (Zarqa, Jordan Valley, and Wadi Mousa) had zero prevalence. The use of anthelmintics at least once a year resulted in a significant reduction of the seroprevalence to Neospora spp. (1.6% vs 9.8%). However, this might be a phenomenon by chance and a better hygiene since owners can invest in anthelmintics. Other risk factors such as age, gender, breed, usage, body condition score, grazing, presence of other animals mixed with the horses in the same property, and a history of previous diseases were not significantly associated with the seroprevalence to Neospora spp. infection. This is the first study to report on the presence of Neospora seropositive horses in Jordan. Further studies are warranted to better understand the role of certain risk factors in the transmission of Neospora spp. among horse population and to determine which Neospora spp. are responsible for the infection.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2021

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune enteropathy. It results from genetic predisposition and exposure to gluten-containing food. The prevalence and presentation of CD vary among populations. Purpose: This study aimed to describe the prevalence and clinical characteristics of CD in children in Bahrain. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children diagnosed with CD in the pediatric department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain, in 1988-2018. Their clinical, biochemical, serological, and histopathological findings were documented. Adherence to the recommended gluten-free diet (GFD) was assessed. Results: Of 86 patients with CD, 67 were included. The CD prevalence was 0.02%. A significant increase in prevalence in the last decade was observed (P<0.0001). Thirty-eight patients (56.7%) were males. The median (interquartile range) age at presentation was 4.45 (1.5-7.3) years. A family history of CD was positive in 13 out of 43 patients (30.2%). Pallor and failure to thrive were the most common presentations. The most frequent associated disease was iron-deficiency anemia in 23 patients (69.7%). Positive serology was found in 32 of 45 patients (71.1%). Marsh-Oberhuber type III was found in 16 of 35 patients (45.7%). Seropositive patients were significantly older (P=0.025) and had more severe duodenal histology (P=0.002). Adherence to GFD was poor in 27 patients (64.3%). Conclusion: This study revealed a significant increase in CD prevalence over the last decade. Atypical presentations were frequent. Most patients had poor adherence to GFD.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2020

Coxiella burnetii is the causative agent of Q fever which is a zoonosis occuring in both humans and animals worldwide. The purpose of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of C. burnetii in Korean native goat in Gyeongnam province, Korea. A total of 1,365 goat blood samples from 273 farms in Gyeongnam province were collected between 2018 and 2019. Among them, 177 (13.0%) samples out of 71 (26.0%) farms were seropositive for C. burnetii by ELISA. Seroprevalence were 15.4% and 10.9% in 2018 and 2019, respectively. According to the region, seroprevalence in western, central, eastern, northern and southern areas of Gyeongnam province were 16.6%, 17.8%, 8.0%, 11.6% and 10.8%, respectively. Seroprevalence was increased with breeding scale (Head<10:7.0%, 10≤Head<50:8.7%, 50≤Head<100:13.6%, 100≤Head:28.8%). Seroprevalence according to the season showed highest in summer (18.9%) and lowest in winter (9.4%). These results indicated that C. burnetii infection is widespread among Korean native goats of Gyeongnam province in Korea and further study needs to prevent the circulation of other livestock with Korean native goat.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.38.1-38.12
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• 2023

Background: Poor disease management and irregular vector control could predispose sheltered animals to disease such as feline Bartonella infection, a vector-borne zoonotic disease primarily caused by Bartonella henselae. Objectives: This study investigated the status of Bartonella infection in cats from eight (n = 8) shelters by molecular and serological approaches, profiling the CD4:CD8 ratio and the risk factors associated with Bartonella infection in shelter cats. Methods: Bartonella deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was detected through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting 16S-23S rRNA internal transcribed spacer gene, followed by DNA sequencing. Bartonella IgM and IgG antibody titre, CD4 and CD8 profiles were detected using indirect immunofluorescence assay and flow cytometric analysis, respectively. Results: B. henselae was detected through PCR and sequencing in 1.0% (1/101) oral swab and 2.0% (1/50) cat fleas, while another 3/50 cat fleas carried B. clarridgeiae. Only 18/101 cats were seronegative against B. henselae, whereas 30.7% (31/101) cats were positive for both IgM and IgG, 8% (18/101) cats had IgM, and 33.7% (34/101) cats had IgG antibody only. None of the eight shelters sampled had Bartonella antibody-free cats. Although abnormal CD4:CD8 ratio was observed in 48/83 seropositive cats, flea infestation was the only significant risk factor observed in this study. Conclusions: The present study provides the first comparison on the Bartonella spp. antigen, antibody status and CD4:CD8 ratio among shelter cats. The high B. henselae seropositivity among shelter cats presumably due to significant flea infestation triggers an alarm of whether the infection could go undetectable and its potential transmission to humans.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.57.1-57.12
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• 2024

Importance: Sheep and goat pox (SGP) virus infection is a highly fatal viral infection of small ruminants that causes major production losses in sheep and goats in Ethiopia while also limiting international trade. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of SGP infection and assess related risk variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to August 2023 on 384 serum samples taken from sheep and goats. A serum neutralization test was conducted to detect the presence of antibodies against the SGP virus in Wolaita Sodo Regional Laboratory. Results: The overall seroprevalence rate of SGP was 4.95%. Factors such as sheep (8.26%), female sheep and goats (7.45%), older sheep and goats (8.33%), larger flock size of sheep and goats (10.47%), poorly conditioned sheep and goats (31.58%), sheep and goats with a tick on their skin (10.38%), and animals that had not been vaccinated (5.17%) were found to have higher seroprevalence. Furthermore, the seropositivity in sheep was five times greater than in goats (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.73; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.39-15.99). Additionally, large-sized flocks of sheep and goats were more likely to be seropositive to pox disease than small-sized flocks (AOR, 6.73; 95% CI, 1.58-28.67). Conclusions and Relevance: Thus, the study revealed the prevalence of SGP in the Wolaita zone. Additional research should be conducted to estimate the extent of the disease at the regional level, and management measures should be implemented to reduce the economic losses associated with this condition.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2001

목적: 건강한 소아를 대상으로 혈청에서 H. pylori와 HAV에 대한 IgG 항체가를 동시에 측정하여 연령에 따른 항체 양성률과 두 감염의 혈청학적 양성률의 일치성 여부를 조사하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법: 1998년 1월부터 1999년 12월까지 전남대학교병원 소아과에 내원한 환아중 상부 위장관 질환을 의심할만한 증상을 호소하지 않고, HAV 예방접종을 받지 않았으며 간 질환을 앓은 기왕력이 없는 건강한 소아 315명을 대상으로 하였다. H. pylori에 대한 IgG 항체가는 대상 소아 315명 모두에서 측정하였고, HAV에 대한 IgG 항체가는 대상 소아중 215명에서 측정하였다. H. pylori에 대한 IgG 항체 측정은 효소 면역법을 이용하여 측정하였으며, HAV에 대한 IgG 항체는 competitive radio-immunoasay로 측정하였다. 결과: H. pylori에 대한 IgG 항체의 양성률은 1세 미만에서 21.2%, 1~3세는 9.2%, 4~6세는 8.9%, 7~9세는 26.7%, 10~12세는 38.7%, 13세 이상에서는 37.0%로 대상 소아 315명 중 55명(17.5%)에서 양성을 보였으며 연령이 증가함에 따라 의의 있게(p<0.05) 증가하였다. HAV에 대한 혈청 IgG 항체의 양성률은 1세 미만이 66.1%, 1~3세는 21.8%, 4~6세는 10.9%, 7-9세는 10.0%, 10~12세는 9.5%, 13세 이상은 41.2%로 대상 소아 215명 중 65명(30.2%)에서 양성을 보였고, 연령이 증가함에 따라 양성률이 의의 있게(p<0.05) 증가하였다. H. pylori와 HAV에 대한 IgG 항체가 모두 양성인 경우는 9.8%, 모두 음성인 경우는 62.8%, H. pylori에 대해서만 양성인 경우는 7.0%, HAV에 대해서만 양성인 경우는 20.5%이었다. H. pylori와 HAV 감염 사이에 항체 양성률과 음성률에 있어 카파(${\kappa}$) 값은 0.26이었다. 결론: H. pylori와 HAV에 대한 항체는 연령이 증가함에 따라 항체의 양성률도 증가하였고, 두 감염에 대한 혈청 IgG 항체의 양성과 음성사이에 약간의 일치성을 보여 두 감염의 전파 양식에 약간의 유사성이 있음을 보였다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.239-244
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• 1998

목 적 : A형 간염은 수년동안 거의 발생 보고가 없었으나 최근 경인지역에서 A형 간염 발생이 증가하였다고 보고되고 있으며, 소아에서도 대전에서 집단 발생이 보고된 바가 있다. 이는 사회경제적으로 발전하고 주거환경이 좋아지면서 소아에서의 A형 간염에 대한 항체 보유율이 낮아진 결과, 감염원에 노출된 연장아와 성인에서 현증 감염이 증가된 것으로 추측된다. 이에 저자들은 경인 지역에서 건강한 소아의 A형 간염 항체 보유율을 조사하여 A형 간염의 역학적 특성을 이해하는데 도움이 되고자 이 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 경인 지역의 l세 76명의 유아와 3세 78명 및 5세 58명의 유아원생과 11세, 13세, 15세, 17세의 초중고생 각각 100명씩을 채혈하였고 혈청을 분리하여 $-80^{\circ}C$에 보관하였다가 Abbott사의 AxSYM$^{(R)}$ HAVAB(Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay : MEIA)를 이용하여 anti-HAV를 측정하였다. 결 과 : 1) 전부 612명을 검사하였고 남아 316, 여아 296명으로 남녀의 비는 1.1 : 1이었다. 2) 1세군에서는 10.5%(남아 6례, 여아 2 례)에서 anti-HAV가 양성이었고, 3, 5, 11, 13세 군에서는 전부 anti-HAV가 음성이었으며, 15세 군에는 6%(남학생 4례, 여학생 2례)에서 anti-HAV가 양성이었고, 17세 군에서는 11 %(남학생 7례, 여학생 4례)에서 양성이었으며 남녀간의 차이는 없었다. 결 론 : 경인 지역의 유아 및 학동기 소아에서 A형 간염 항체가 거의 형성되어 있지 않으므로 감염자와의 접촉이나 오염된 음식들을 통해 학동기 소아에서의 현증 환자 발생의 위험이 있어, A형 간염에 대한 관심을 가지고 진료에 임하는 것이 필요하며 예방 방법에 대한 지침이 만들어져야 될 것으로 생각된다.