COMPARATIVE FEATURES OF INFECTIONS OF TWO MASSACHUSETTS (MASS) INFECTIOUS BRONCHITIS VIRUS (IBV) VARIANTS ISOLATED FROM WESTERN CANADIAN LAYER FLOCKS

Comparative features of infections of two Massachusetts (Mass) infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) variants isolated from Western Canadian layer flocks

Abstract Background Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in chickens.There are numerous serotypes and variants, which do not confer cross protection resulting in failure of currently used IBV vaccines.Although variant IBV isolates with major genetic differences have been subjected to comparative

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Impact of First-Line Antimicrobials on Chlamydia trachomatis-Induced Changes in Host Metabolism and Cytokine Production

Urogenital infections with Chlamydia trachomatis (C.trachomatis) are the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases worldwide.As an obligate intracellular bacterium, chlamydial replication and pathogenesis depends on the host metabolic activity.First-line antimicrobials such as doxycycline (DOX) and azithromycin (AZM) have been recommended

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Status Trofik Dan Daya Tampung Beban Pencemaran Waduk Sutami

Sutami reservoir water quality declined due to the high character of organic waste disposal.This degradation is attributed by contamination due to natural erosion and agricultural waste, is also due to the entry of domestic waste (household) and industrial waste in upstream reservoirs Sutami.The addition of organic and inorganic materials in the fo

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Detention of Asylum Seekers in Mexico

Mexico ratified the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol in April 2000.While Regulations establishing a mechanism for Basketball eligibility determination were issued at the same time, the Mexican government began a transitional process to take over eligibility in March 2002.Prior to that time, the UNHCR had been reco

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The View of the French Dog Breeders in Relation to Female Reproduction, Maternal Care and Stress during the Peripartum Period

In France, as in many other western countries, dogs are an important part of the society as pets or working animals.The exact demand for puppies in France is unknown, as is the proportion of dogs coming from different breeding sources.Nevertheless, the origin of puppies is important since young dogs from puppy mills and pet stores appear to be more

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