ALTERAÇÕES LABORATORIAIS E POST-MORTEM DE UM FELINO COM DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA POSITIVO PARA O VÍRUS DA IMUNODEFICIÊNCIA FELINA

Feline Viral Immunodeficiency (FIV) is an infectious pathology, in which the virus is present in the saliva of infected cats, which shows direct transmission through injuries caused by bites, in addition, vertical transmission can occur. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the pathologies most commonly seen in cats infected with IVF. The objective of the study was to describe a clinical case report of a feline with CKD with IVF, emphasizing his laboratory and post-mortem changes. At the Veterinary Hospital Adrisse, Fortaleza-CE, a feline, of mixed breed, of approximately seven years was attended. According to the tutor, the cat had run away from home, and when he returned, he had sporadic vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia for four days. On physical examination, he presented ataxia, apathy, degree of dehydration around 8%, abdominal pain, myoclonus, emesis, hypothermia, bilateral nystagmus, slightly jaundiced mucous membranes, malnutrition, concentrated urine, mouth ulcers and uremic breath. Complementary tests were requested: blood count and biochemical measurements (alanine aminotransferase, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase), sodium, potassium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, urea, urine summary, abdominal ultrasound and snap® FIV/FeLV test. The diagnosis was conclusive through the FIV/FelV snap and CKD was confirmed by abdominal ultrasound and necropsy, through alterations compatible with the symptoms and laboratory findings. It can be concluded that in cats affected by FIV, clinical evaluation and diagnosis of kidney complications are essential, since there is a viral action in the triggering of kidney injuries, which can be identified through laboratory, ultrasound and necroscopic exams.A Imunodeficiência Viral Felina (FIV) é uma patologia infecciosa, na qual o vírus está presente na saliva de gatos infectados, o que mostra transmissão direta por ferimentos causados por mordidas, além disso, pode ocorrer transmissão vertical. A doença renal crônica (DRC)é uma das patologias mais comumente observadas em gatos infectados com FIV. O objetivo do trabalho foi descrever um relato de caso clínico de um felino com DRC portador do FIV, enfatizando suas alterações laboratoriais e post-mortem. Foi atendido no Hospital Veterinário Adrisse, Fortaleza-CE, um felino, sem raça definida, de aproximadamente sete anos. Segundo a tutora, o felino havia fugido de casa, e quando retornou, apresentava vômitos esporádicos, diarreia e anorexia há quatro dias. No exame físico, apresentava quadro de ataxia, apatia, grau de desidratação em torno de 8%, dor abdominal, mioclonias, êmese, hipotermia, nistagmo bilateral, mucosas levemente ictéricas, desnutrição, urina concentrada, úlceras na boca e hálito urêmico. Foram solicitados como exames complementares: hemograma e dosagens bioquímicas (alanina aminotransferase, creatinina, aspartatoaminotransferase), sódio, potássio, fósforo, fosfatase alcalina, cálcio, ureia, sumário de urina, ultrassonografia abdominal e snap® teste FIV/FeLV. O diagnóstico foi conclusivo através do snap FIV/FelV e a DRC se confirmou pela ultrassonografia abdominal e necropsia, através de alterações compatíveis com os sintomas e achados laboratoriais. Pode-se concluir que em felinos acometidos por FIV, são imprescindíveis a avaliação clínica e o diagnóstico de complicações renais, visto que há uma ação viral no desencadeamento de lesões renais, os quais podem ser identificados por meio de exames laboratoriais, ultrassonográficos e necroscópicos

NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

Xenarthrans—anteaters, sloths, and armadillos—have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n = 962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n = 12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other data sets of Neotropical Series that will become available very soon (i.e., Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data