树鼩源大肠杆菌分离鉴定及耶尔森强毒力岛相关基因的检测及序列分析

【目的】 研究树鼩源大肠杆菌耶尔森强毒力岛（HPI）相关基因的携带情况及其耐药性，为树鼩的饲养管理及大肠杆菌病的防治提供一定思路。【方法】 无菌采集树鼩肛拭子样品129份，采用麦康凯培养基、LB琼脂培养基、革兰氏染色和生化试验进行细菌分离鉴定，用PCR法对分离菌株进行HPI相关基因检测，经PCR鉴定后筛选HPI阳性菌株并对该菌株的主要结构基因irp2和fyuA进行相似性分析和系统发育树构建，采用纸片扩散法对分离菌株进行药敏试验。【结果】 129份树鼩肛拭子样品共分离得到123株大肠杆菌，分离率为95.35%（123/129）；革兰氏染色结果显示，分离菌株镜检为红色粗短杆菌；生化鉴定结果显示，分离菌株对乳糖、葡萄糖、麦芽糖、蛋白胨和甘露醇生化反应呈阳性，硫化氢和尿素酶生化反应呈阴性，均符合大肠杆菌特性；PCR产物电泳结果显示，HPI相关基因检出率为88.62%（109/123），irp2基因携带率为34.15%（42/123），fyuA基因携带率为47.97%（59/123）；主要结构基因序列分析结果显示，irp2和fyuA基因与GenBank中公开发表的irp2和fyuA基因序列相似性分别达到98.6%和98.9%以上；系统发育树结果显示，分离菌株与耶尔森菌属亲缘关系较近；耐药性分析结果显示，分离菌株对阿米卡星和氟苯尼考敏感，对阿莫西林和苯唑西林耐药，耐药率分别为87.80%和81.30%。【结论】 HPI相关基因在树鼩大肠杆菌中广泛分布，进一步证实HPI可发生水平转移，且主要结构基因irp2和fyuA的遗传具有较高保守性。     

105株携带耶尔森菌强毒力岛大肠杆菌的毒力基因型和部分菌株毒力因子序列研究

为了解105株携带耶尔森菌强毒力岛(HPI)的大肠杆菌(E.coli)中相关毒力因子的流行情况和基因序列,根据GenBank中参考序列设计引物,采用PCR方法对广东地区养殖场来源的105分离株HPI+E.coli的fyuA、tsh、iucD、iss 4种毒力基因进行检测,统计基因类型;并对部分分离株的5种毒力基因(irp2和fuA、tsh、iucD、iss)进行了克隆与序列分析.结果显示105株HPI+E coli中4种毒力因子携带情况不尽一致,基因fyuA、tsh、iucD和iss的阳性率分别为55.24％、17.14％、49.52％和23.81％,105株HPI+E.coli共有13种基因型;分析表明,除iss基因与参考序列的同源性在88.0 ％～90.9％外,irp2、fyuA、tsh、iucD4种基因与GenBank中参考序列的同源性高达96％以上;广东省养殖场E.coli毒力因子基因型复杂,并以基因型irp2+ fyuA+ iucD+和仅含irp2+的菌株分离率最高,分别为17.14％和28％.     

牙鲆致病性迟钝爱德华菌毒力基因的检测及序列分析

为探讨牙鲆致病性迟钝爱德华菌毒力基因携带与分布,以毒力基因为分子靶标研究其致病机理及建立快速检测方法,根据 GenBank 上的基因序列,设计2对引物扩增致病性迟钝爱德华菌毒力基因 fimA和小肠结肠炎耶尔森菌毒力基因 irp2,结果在7个供试牙鲆病例的130株致病性迟钝爱德华菌中,irp2毒力基因的阳性率为46．15％（60／130）,fimA 毒力基因的阳性率为100％,且均与已发表的参考菌株相应序列高度同源,同源性分别为97．32％和97．59％。可见耶尔森菌强毒力岛（HPI）在牙鲆致病性迟钝爱德华菌中广泛分布,但不同病例分离菌株间存在差异;fimA 毒力基因存在于所有的被检致病性迟钝爱德华菌中,可以作为快速检测致病性迟钝爱德华菌的标志物。     

黑颈鹤源大肠杆菌的快速鉴定及致病特性的初步研究

对黑颈鹤病原菌进行快速鉴定及毒力因子分析。采用16S rRNA序列分析法鉴定黑颈鹤病原菌,其毒力基因分别用大肠杆菌的irp2、papC、iucD、tsh、iss毒力基因的特异性引物进行PCR检测,并将扩增出来的irp2基因序列与Genbank~（TM）相应序列进行同源性分析。分离菌株鉴定为大肠埃希氏菌,鉴定结果与生化检测结果一致,分离菌携带irp2毒力基因,这从毒力试验得到证实,其序列与与Genbank~（TM）上发表的HPI irp2基因序列同源性高达98%以上。采用16S rRNA序列分析法可以对黑颈鹤大肠埃希氏菌感染进行快速鉴定,黑颈鹤源性大肠杆菌携带有irp2毒力基因。     

鸡源大肠杆菌中HPI和LEE毒力岛相关基因的检测

采用PCR方法检测辽宁锦州地区分离的150株鸡源大肠杆菌中耶尔森菌强毒力岛基因(HPI)和肠细胞脱落位点毒力岛(LEE),利用多重PCR方法检测HPI irp2和fyuA基因,以及LEE ler和eaeA基因.在分离的鸡源大肠杆菌中,HPI毒力岛基因检测结果为:18.7％的菌株irp2和fyuA基因扩增阳性,6.7％的菌株irp2基因阳性;LEE毒力岛基因检测结果为:15.3％的菌株ler和eaeA基因扩增阳性.结果表明,25.3％的鸡源大肠杆菌携带HPI,15.3％的鸡源大肠杆菌携带LEE.     

鸭源致病性大肠杆菌的血清型鉴定及其相关毒力基因分析

自规模化养鸭场患典型大肠杆菌败血症雏鸭分离的282株致病性大肠杆菌（E.coli）中鉴定出210株（包含37种血清型）,其中O93、O78、O92、O76占43.8%（92/210）为优势血清型,O46、O32＆O93混合型、O60＆O93混合型为首次从鸭群中分离到。应用PCR结合核酸序列测定对210株致病性E.coli（鸭大肠杆菌病分离株）和28株自健康雏鸭泄殖腔拭子分离的E.coli（临床健康鸭大肠杆菌分离株）进行包括强毒力岛（HPI）中的鼠疫菌素受体基因（fyuA）和铁调节蛋白基因（irp2）、Ⅰ型菌毛必需蛋白基因（fimC）、P型菌毛结构基因（papA）和血清耐受基因（iss）检测,结果表明：fyuAi、rp2、fimC、papA和iss基因在鸭大肠杆菌病分离株的携带率分别为41.0%、43.3%、92.9%、97.6%和96.7%,在临床健康鸭大肠杆菌分离株的携带率分别为21.4%、25.0%、92.9%、100%和92.9%,患病鸭和临床健康鸭大肠杆菌分离株iss、fimC和papA携带率差异不显著（P〉0.05）,但papA的携带率均显著高于其他宿主（鸡、猪和人）源E.coli;HPI毒力岛在鸭源E.coli中分布较广,其携带率表现为鸭大肠杆菌病分离株极显著高于临床健康鸭大肠杆菌分离株。HPI毒力岛的携带率与菌株的致病性呈明显的正相关,与O78等特定的血清型有一定的关系。鸭大肠杆菌病分离株有37.6%（79/210）同时携带fyuAi、rp2、fimCi、ss和papA基因,极显著高于健康鸭大肠杆菌分离株的14.3%（4/28）（P〈0.01）。     

云南楚雄规模化猪场仔猪大肠杆菌HPI基因调查及耐药性分析

为研究规模化猪场大肠杆菌高致病性毒力岛（high pathogenicity island,HPI）基因流行特征及其耐药性,本试验从云南省楚雄州地方猪场采集粪便及肛门拭子,应用麦康凯培养基、生化鉴定管及PCR扩增对大肠杆菌进行分离鉴定,分别通过PCR反应、动物回归试验及纸片扩散法研究分离菌株的HPI基因携带情况、致病性及耐药性。结果显示,共分离获得78株大肠杆菌,分离率为83.87%,HPI基因携带率高达96.15%;24 h内,HPI阳性菌株致小鼠死亡率100%,HPI阴性菌株致小鼠死亡率75%,对照组无小鼠死亡,表明HPI基因可提高小鼠死亡率;药敏试验结果显示,分离菌株对四环素、氨苄西林、复方新诺明、卡那霉素、庆大霉素、头孢他啶及阿米卡星的耐药率分别为88.46%、84.62%、73.08%、53.85%、38.46%、19.23%和5.13%,对多黏菌素B不耐药。本试验结果可为防治大肠杆菌相关疾病提供一定的理论依据。     

云南撒坝猪源大肠杆菌优势血清型强毒力岛的检测及其致病性

为研究撒坝猪大肠杆菌强毒力岛(HPI)的致病性,对撒坝猪致病性大肠杆菌进行了分离和血清型鉴定,获取优势血清型,采用PCR检测HPI,进行同源性比较,并通过耐药性试验和致病性试验对分离菌株与HPI的相关性进行分析。结果显示:分离得到101株大肠杆菌,确定血清型84株,其中O_3、O_4、O_(24)为优势血清型;HPI阳性率为88.64%,与GenBank登录的参考序列同源性比较大于99.3%;氨基糖苷类药物耐药性试验结果显示分离菌株普遍耐药,而HPI阳性株耐药性强,并检出含aac(3)-Ⅱa基因12株,含有aac(6′)-Ⅰb基因21株;致病性试验表明含irp2的菌株致病性强,而具有fyuA-irp2基因簇的菌株致病性更强。结果表明:HPI对大肠杆菌的毒力有增强作用。     

犊牛腹泻源大肠杆菌耐药情况及HPI相关基因的检测

本研究旨在明确犊牛腹泻源性大肠杆菌的耐药情况、强毒力岛（HPI）标志基因及相关基因的携带情况，以及大肠杆菌分离株与HPI携带的关系。采集犊牛病理性腹泻样本158份，采用麦康凯培养基和伊红美蓝培养基进行筛选，镜检符合大肠杆菌形态的进行VITEK 2 Compact生化鉴定和PCR鉴定，采用K-B纸片法对大肠杆菌分离株进行药敏试验，应用PCR方法进行分离株HPI相关基因携带情况的检测。结果显示，共分离得到75株大肠杆菌，分离株对阿莫西林、哌拉西林、氨苄西林、头孢唑啉、氟苯尼考、恩诺沙星、四环素的耐药率均>90%，对头孢氨苄、头孢拉定、头孢曲松、环丙沙星、诺氟沙星和氧氟沙星的耐药率均≥ 60.00%，对阿米卡星较敏感，耐药率为9.33%；75株大肠杆菌全部耐3种以上药物，多重耐药（≥ 10）的菌株占85.33%，耐药谱集中在耐14~17种药物，5株对19种药物全部耐药。HPI标志基因irp2的阳性率为100%，其他相关基因fyuA、irp3、irp5、irp8和ytbA的检出率在66.00%以上。综上所述，宁夏地区犊牛腹泻源性大肠杆菌耐药普遍，多重耐药现象严重。     

奶牛乳房炎大肠杆菌整合子与耐药表型的相关性研究

为研究自乳房炎奶牛分离的大肠杆菌整合子携带情况与其耐药表型之间的相关性，在获得菌株对20种抗菌药物耐药谱的基础上，设计Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ类整合子简并引物扩增菌株的整合酶基因，并结合内切酶限制性片段长度多态性分析，调查菌株携带的各类整合子，然后进一步扩增菌株整合子的基因盒插入区，测序分析其携带的基因盒。结果发现，80株自奶牛乳房炎病例分离的大肠杆菌中有37株检出Ⅰ类整合子（检出率46．25％），未检出Ⅱ类和Ⅲ类整合子。Ⅰ类整合子阳性菌中31株扩增出3种不同大小的基因盒插入区片段，插入基因盒主要是二氢叶酸还原酶基因（dfr）和氨基糖苷类抗生素耐药基因（aadA），最主要的基因盒排列为dfrA17-aadA5。分析表明，Ⅰ类整合子集中分布在耐受7种以上抗菌药物的菌株中，与菌株的多重耐药性高度相关，而菌株Ⅰ类整合子携带的耐药基因盒与其耐药谱缺乏对应关系。     

Phase I evaluation of CCNU (lomustine) in tumor-bearing cats

1-(2-Chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) is an alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass. A prospective evaluation of CCNU was done to determine the maximally tolerated dosage of CCNU in tumor-bearing cats. Response data were obtained when available. Twenty-five cats were treated with CCNU at a dosage of 50-60 mg/m3 body surface area. Complete hematologic data were available for 13 cats. Neutropenia was the acute dose-limiting toxicity. The median neutrophil count at the nadir was 1,000 cells/microL (mean, 2,433 cells/microL; range, 0-9,694 cells/microL). The time of neutrophil nadir was variable, occurring 7-28 days after treatment, and counts sometimes did not return to normal for up to 14 days after the nadir. Based on these findings, a 6-week dosing interval and weekly hematologic monitoring after the 1st treatment with CCNU are recommended. The nadir of the platelet count may occur 14-21 days after treatment. The median platelet count at the nadir was 43,500 cells/microL. No gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic toxicities were observed after a single CCNU treatment, and additional studies to evaluate the potential for cumulative toxicity should be performed. Five cats with lymphoma and 1 cat with mast cell tumor had measurable responses to CCNU. Phase II studies to evaluate antitumor activity should be completed with a dosing regimen of 50-60 mg/m3 every 6 weeks.     

Furosemide continuous rate infusion in the horse: evaluation of enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects

Continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide in humans is considered superior to intermittent administration (IA). This study examined whether furosemide CRI, compared with IA, would increase diuretic efficacy with decreased fluid and electrolyte fluctuations and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the horse. Five mares were used in a crossover-design study. During a 24-hour period, each horse received a total of 3 mg/kg furosemide by either CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h preceded by a loading dose of 0.12 mg/kg IV) or IA (1 mg/kg IV q8h). There was not a statistically significant difference in urine volume over 24 hours between methods; however, urine volume was significantly greater after CRI compared with IA during the first 8 hours ([median 25th percentile, 75th percentile]: 9.6 L [8.9, 14.4] for CRI versus 5.9 L [5.3, 6.0] for IA). CRI produced a more uniform urine flow, decreased fluctuations in plasma volume, and suppressed renal concentrating ability throughout the infusion period. Potassium, Ca, and Cl excretion was greater during CRI than IA (1,133 mmol [1.110, 1,229] versus 764 mmol [709, 904], 102.7 mmol [96.0, 117.2] versus 73.3 mmol [65.0, 73.5], and 1,776 mmol [1,657, 2.378] versus 1,596 mmol [1,457, 1,767], respectively). Elimination half-lives of furosemide were 1.35 and 0.47 hours for CRI and IA, respectively. The area under the excretion rate curve was 1,285.7 and 184.2 mL x mg/mL for CRI and IA, respectively. Furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h) for 8 hours, preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg), is recommended when profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses.     

The Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya

The epidemiology of H. placei and of other gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling dairy cattle was examined on two farms in Kiambu District, central Kenya during each of 13 one-month periods from April 1993 to April 1994. On each farm, 32 newly weaned dairy calves were given a single dose of albendazole and then placed on experimental pastures. Twelve of the animals were designated for bi-monthly slaughter (n = 2) and analysis of worm population characteristics and 20 were designated for blood and faecal collection and for weighing. Two parasite-free tracer calves were grazed alongside the weaner calves each month throughout the study period and were also slaughtered for analysis of worm populations. Faecal egg counts, haematological and serum pepsinogen determinations, herbage larval counts, and animal live weight changes were recorded monthly. The study revealed that Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Cooperia spp. and Oesophagostomum radiatum were responsible for parasitic gastroenteritis and that H. placei was the predominant nematode present in the young cattle on both farms. Faecal egg counts from resident cattle and necropsy worm counts revealed that pasture larval levels were directly related to the amount of rainfall. The total worm burdens in the animals were highest during the rainy season (March–June and October–December) and lowest during the dry seasons (July–September and January–February). The very low recovery of immature larvae of H. placei from the tracer calves indicated that arrested development is not a feature of the life cycle of this parasite in central Kenya. The maintenance of the parasite population depended on continuous cycling of infection between the host and the pasture. The agroclimatic conditions of the study area were such that, in general, favourable weather conditions for the development and survival of the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes existed all year round.     

Diversity of Ectoparasites in Sheep Flocks in Sa~o Paulo,Brazil

The occurrence of ectoparasites in sheep flocks is frequently reported but seldom quantified. Sheep production used to be a predominantly family activity in the state of Sa~o Paulo (Brazil), but it began to become a commercial activity in the past decade. Thus, information about the ectoparasites existing in sheep flocks has become necessary. The present data were obtained by means of questionnaires sent to all sheep breeders belonging to the `Associaça~o Paulista de Criadores de Ovinos' (ASPACO; Sa~o Paulo State Association of Sheep Breeders). Response reliability was tested by means of random visits paid to 10.6% of the respondents. Most of the properties (89.5%) reported the presence of one or more ectoparasites. Screw-worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was the most frequent ectoparasite (72.5%), followed by bot fly larvae (Dermatobia hominis, 45.0%), ticks (Amblyomma cajennense) and Boophilus microplus, 31.3%) and finally lice (Damalinia ovis, 13.8%). Combined infestations also occurred, the most common one being screw-worm with bot fly larvae (36.0%) followed by bot fly larvae with ticks (13.9%), screw-worm with ticks (9.3%), bot fly larvae with lice (6.9%), and ticks with lice (5.0%). The most common triple combination was screw-worm, bot fly larvae and ticks (12.8%). Breeds raised for meat or wool were attacked by bot fly larvae and ticks more often than other breeds. Lice were only absent from animals of indigenous breeds. The relationships among these ectoparasites are discussed in terms of sheep breeds, flock size, seasonality and the ectoparasitic combinations on the host.     

Evaluation of biohydrogenation rate of canola vs. soya bean seeds as unsaturated fatty acids sources for ruminants in situ

An experiment was conducted to study disappearance of C14 to C18 fatty acids, lag times and biohydrogenation (BH) rates of C18 fatty acids of ground soya bean and canola seeds in situ. Three ruminally fistulated Dallagh sheep were used to determine ruminal BH of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). Differences in the disappearance of fatty acids through the bags and lag times were observed between the oilseeds. We saw that the longer the incubation time of the oilseeds in the rumen, the lower the content of C18:2 and C18:3. Significantly higher lag times for both C18:2 and C18:3 were observed in ground canola compared to ground soya bean. BH rates of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids in soya bean were three times higher than those of canola. These results suggest that the fatty acid profile of fat source can affect the BH of UFAs by rumen micro‐organisms. So that UFAs of canola had higher ability to escape from ruminal BH. It seems that fatty acid profile of ruminant products is more affected by canola seed compared to soya bean seed.     

Serum biochemical values and mineral element contents of tissues in yaks

Serum biochemical values and the wet weight to dry weight ratios of tissues were determined in yaks in Shandan county of Gansu province. The liver, kidney, heart and muscle contents of seven elements in yaks were also analysed. Most serum biochemical values were similar to those of cattle, camels and sheep, but the calcium concentration was considerably above the normal range for other ruminants. The liver contained the highest concentrations of copper, manganese and cobalt and the kidney of selenium, iron and calcium.Abbreviations Alb albumin - ALT alanine aminotransferase - AST aspartate aminotransferase - BUN blood urea nitrogen - Chol cholesterol - Glob globulin - -GT -glutamyl transpeptidase - IP inorganic phosphorus - TP total protein     

Evaluation of the Microbiological Status of Milk and Various Structures in Mammary Glands from Naturally Infected Dairy Cows

A knowledge of the microbiological status of milk and of the different structures in the mammary glands has great importance in elucidating the pathogenesis of mammary gland infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological status of various structures in the mammary glands from naturally infected dairy cows following slaughter. A total of 94 samples of milk, 184 samples of mammary parenchyma, 168 samples of gland cisterns, and 168 samples of teat cisterns were collected for microbiological examination. Microorganisms were detected in 59.9% of all samples, 67.0% of the milk samples, 70.1% of the mammary parenchymas, 55.9% of the gland cisterns and 48.8% of the teat cistern samples. When all samples were considered, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus were the most prevalent (35.7%) followed by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus (12.2%), Corynebacterium bovis (2.4%), Prototheca sp. (1.9%), and Streptococcus dysgalactiae (1.5%). There was a significantly higher occurrence of microorganisms in the milk and mammary parenchyma compared to the gland cisterns and teat cisterns. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Development and survival of free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats on pasture in the Nigerian derived savanna

Four grass plots were sequentially contaminated with goat faeces containing known numbers of unembryonated eggs of predominantly Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus spp. between October 1982 and April 1983. Four other plots were similarly contaminated with sheep faeces between February and May 1987. An additional plot was repeatedly contaminated with sheep faeces from February to April 1987. Populations of free-living stages in faeces and of infective larvae (L₃) in the herbage were subsequently monitored until the end of April and June of 1983 and 1987 respectively. During February and May 1987 two control cultures of sheep faeces were incubated in the laboratory at 25°C–30°C and at a constant temperature of 50°C and the free-living development was also monitored. L₃ developed very readily in the faeces cultured at 25°C–30°C and in those spread on a grass plot in October, at the end of the wet season, but developed less on the plot contaminated in May at the start of the wet season. Worm eggs in faeces deposited on plots during the hot dry season (December to April) or incubated at 50°C died and disintegrated after 24–48 h exposure to the high environmental temperatures. The results indicate that it is unlikely that gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats can develop or survive on open pasture during the dry season in the Nigerian derived savanna zone.