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Contribution to the knowledge of the parasitic trematodes of «thrushes» in Granada (Spain)
Se estå llevando a cabo un estudio sobre la helmintofauna paråsita de aves pertenecientes al género Turdus «zorzales
» ( T. philomelos, T. iliacus, T. viscivorus y T. merula).
En este trabajo se denuncia, por primera vez en nuestro paĂs, el trematodo Cyclocoelum mutabile en los sacos aĂ©reos
de Turdus philomelos (zorzal comĂșn) y se realiza una breve descripciĂłn de su morfologĂa.A stady is being carried out on the parasitic helminthfauna in birds belonging to the genus Turdus «thrushes» (T.
philomelos, T. iliacus, T, viscivorus y T. merula).
In this article is noticed, the trematode Cyclocoelum mutabile, parasite of air sacs of Turdus philomelos (common
thrush). For the first time in Spain, also, a brief morphological description is made
Aspectos epidemiolĂłgicos de la giardiosis murina en la provincia de Granada
A total of 318 small intestine samples from rats captured in sorne zones of the province of Granada (Spain) have been analized. The parasitation rate was 10'69%, and the highest infection was found in Las Alpujarras (19' 10%). Signifficant differences between males and females were also obtained, the latter showing the highest parasitation. Regarding seasonal distribution, no signifficant differences between seasons were found.Se han analizado 318 muestras intestinales de ratas capturadas en la provincia de Granada, obteniendo un 10'69% de parasitación. De las tres zonas estudiadas (Las Alpujarras, La Costa-Valle de Lecrin y Las Vegas), la primera es la que presenta mayor tasa de parasitación (19'10%), con diferencias significativas del 99% frente a Las Vegas y del 95% frente a La Costa-Valle de Lecrin. Se han encontrado diferencias significativas de parasitación del 95% entre machos y hembras, siendo éstas las mås parasitadas. En cuanto a la distribución estacional, si bien el verano y el otoño presentan la mayor y menor tasa, respectivamente, no existe diferencia significativa de parasitación entre ninguna de las estaciones
Estudio de la toxoplasmosis y sarcosporidiosis de ganada bovino de la provincia de Granada (España)
The variations in the content of free amino acids in fruits during ripening is a matter of interest since these compounds are related to their flavour, taste and structure. This study was designed to determine the changes of free amino acids in ripening cherimoya fruits (Annona cherimolia var. Fino de Jete), evaluating the influence of the storage temperature afier harvesting. Methanolic fruit extracts of epicarp and mesocarp were used for quantification of free amino acids which were analyzed by ion-exchange chromatography. Citrulline and proline were detected in relatively high amounts. Glutamate, glutamine, aspartate, asparagine and the non proteinogenic taurine, y-aminobutyric and yaminoadipic acids were found in concentrations that varied between 2-6% of the total free amino acids content. Ripening increased the contents of amino acids, mainly proline, citrulline and glutamate when cherimoya storage at 20 oC or 80 oC. These increases did not occur when the storage temperature was maintained at 4 oC suggesting that chilling injury markedly affects the synthesis pathway of proline from glutamate.Las variaciones en el contenido de aminoĂĄcidos libres en frutos durante la maduraciĂłn es un tema de interĂ©s debido a la relaciĂłn de estos compuestos con su olor, sabor y estructura. Este estudio se ha diseñado para determinar los cambios en aminoĂĄcidos libres durante la maduraciĂłn de los frutos del chirimoyo (Annona cherimolia varo Fino de Jete), evaluando la influencia de la temperatura de almacenamiento despuĂ©s de la recolecciĂłn. Extractos metanĂłlicos de epicarpio y mesocarpio del fruto se usaron para la cuantificaciĂłn de los aminoĂĄcidos libres, los cuales fueron analizados por cromatografia de intercambio iĂłnico. Citrulina y prolina se detectaron en cantidades relativamente altas. Glutamato, glutamine, aspartato, asparragina y los no proteinogenĂ©ticos taurina, ĂĄcido yaminobutĂricoy ĂĄcido a-aminoadĂpico fueron encontrados en concentraciones que variaron entre 2-6% del total del contenido de aminoĂĄcidos libres. La maduraciĂłn incrementĂł el contenido de aminoĂĄcidos, sobre todo de prolina, citrulina y glutamato, cuando los chirimoyos se almacenaron a 20 oC o 8 oc. Este incremento no ocurriĂł cuando la temperatura de almacenamiento se mantuvo a 4 oC, sugiriendo que el daño por frĂo afecta marcadamente a la vĂa de sĂntesis de la prolina a partir de glutamato
Estudio de la toxoplasmosis y sarcosporidiosis en el ganado bovino de la provincia de Granada (España)
Se han examinado, medĂante las tĂ©cnicas de IFI y de dĂgestiĂłn pĂ©psica muscular, un
total de 120 muestras procedentes de bovinos sacrificados en el Matadero Municipal de
Granada, para el estudio de la toxoplasmosis y sarcosporidiosis bovinas, respectivamente.
El porcentaje global de parasitaciĂłn fue del 85% para Toxoplasma gondii y del
76,6% para Sarcocystis spp. El estudio de la parasitaciĂłn conjunta por T. gondii y
Sarcocystis spp. mostrĂł una independencia matemĂĄtica entre ambos parasitismos, siendo
la independencia ostensiblemente mĂĄs significativa, tanto global como estacionariamente,
en las hembras que en los machos.A total of 120 samples from sacrified in the Granada Municipal Slaughterhouse were
tested by pepsic muscular digestion to document sarcosporidiosis and serum were tested
by IFAT for antibody to Toxoplasma gondii.
The percentage of parasitation was 85"10 for Toxoplasma gondii and 76,6% for
Sarcoscystis spp. The study of dual parasitation by T. gondii and Sarcoscystis spp.
indicated mathematical independence between the both parasitisms. This independence
appeared increasingly more significant in females over males at the as well as in the
seasonal leve\
Studes about the epidemiology of rats giardiosis in Granada (Spain)
Se han analizado 318 muestras intestinales de ratas capturadas en la provincia de
Granada, obteniendo un 10'69% de parasitaciĂłn. De las tres zonas estudiadas (Las
Alpujarras, La Costa-Valle de Lecrin y Las Vegas), la primera es la que presenta mayor
tasa de parasitaciĂłn (19'10%), con diferencias significativas del 99% frente a Las Vegas
y del 95% frente a La Costa-Valle de Lecrin.
Se han encontrado diferencias significativas de parasitaciĂłn del 95% entre machos
y hembras, siendo Ă©stas las mĂĄs parasitadas.
En cuanto a la distribución estacional, si bien el verano y el otoño presentan la
mayor y menor tasa, respectivamente, no existe diferencia significativa de parasitaciĂłn
entre ninguna de las estaciones.A total of 318 small intestine samples from rats captured in sorne zones of the
province of Granada (Spain) have been analized.
The parasitation rate was 10'69%, and the highest infection was found in Las
Alpujarras (19' 10%).
Signifficant differences between males and females were also obtained, the latter
showing the highest parasitation. Regarding seasonal distribution, no signifficant differences
between seasons were found
Correlation between work impairment, scores of rhinitis severity and asthma using the MASK-air (R) App
Background In allergic rhinitis, a relevant outcome providing information on the effectiveness of interventions is needed. In MASK-air (Mobile Airways Sentinel Network), a visual analogue scale (VAS) for work is used as a relevant outcome. This study aimed to assess the performance of the work VAS work by comparing VAS work with other VAS measurements and symptom-medication scores obtained concurrently. Methods All consecutive MASK-air users in 23 countries from 1 June 2016 to 31 October 2018 were included (14 189 users; 205 904 days). Geolocalized users self-assessed daily symptom control using the touchscreen functionality on their smart phone to click on VAS scores (ranging from 0 to 100) for overall symptoms (global), nose, eyes, asthma and work. Two symptom-medication scores were used: the modified EAACI CSMS score and the MASK control score for rhinitis. To assess data quality, the intra-individual response variability (IRV) index was calculated. Results A strong correlation was observed between VAS work and other VAS. The highest levels for correlation with VAS work and variance explained in VAS work were found with VAS global, followed by VAS nose, eye and asthma. In comparison with VAS global, the mCSMS and MASK control score showed a lower correlation with VAS work. Results are unlikely to be explained by a low quality of data arising from repeated VAS measures. Conclusions VAS work correlates with other outcomes (VAS global, nose, eye and asthma) but less well with a symptom-medication score. VAS work should be considered as a potentially useful AR outcome in intervention studies.Peer reviewe
Primera cita en España de Cycloprimum exile Witenberg, 1923, trematodo digénido, paråsito de la cavidad peritoneal de Turdus philomelos
The presence of the species of trematode Cycloprimum exi/e has been detected, in
Spain, for the fLrst time. Specimens were collected from Turdus phi/omelos captured in
the Alpujarra, region of Granada (Southem Spain). The morphology of this species is
briefly described.Se detecta, por primera vez en España, la presencia de trematodos de la especie
Cycloprimum exi/e. Los ejemplares se recogieron de Turdus phi/omelos capturados en La
Alpujarra (Granada, Sur de España). Se describe, brevemente, la morfologĂa de esta
especie de trematod
ContribuciĂłn al conocimiento de los trematodos parĂĄsitos de tĂșrdidos «zorzales» en Granada (España)
Se estĂĄ llevando a cabo un estudio sobre la helmintofauna parĂĄsita de aves pertenecientes al gĂ©nero Turdus «zorzales» ( T. philomelos, T. iliacus, T. viscivorus y T. merula).En este trabajo se denuncia, por primera vez en nuestro paĂs, el trematodo Cyclocoelum mutabile en los sacos aĂ©reosde Turdus philomelos (zorzal comĂșn) y se realiza una breve descripciĂłn de su morfologĂa