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• Pancreatitis
  ...osis), viral, mycoplasmal, end stage renal disease, liver disease and auto-immune diseases. ...unts of necrotic debris, infection by microorganisms from the [[Alimentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|GIT]] is likely, causing abscesses.
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• Materno-Fetal Immunity - Introduction
  '''1. They have poorly developed immune systems and are immunocompromised at birth.''' ...and B lymphocytes are found in the blood. However the ability to mount an immune response to certain antigens is absent. This may be due to:
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• Skin - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...nting cells]] in the epidermis as part of the mononuclear phagocyte immune system. Langerhans' cells express MHC I and II molecules and immunoglubulin Fc re ...and a complex array of sinuses and ducts. Age, pregnancy and [[Endocrine System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]] factors have an important role
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• Hyperadrenocorticism
  ...common disease of adrenal hyperfunction that is seen most commonly in the dog. There are three known causes of the adrenal hyperfunction: dysfunction of '''Immune system''': cortisol is '''anti-inflammatory''' by a number of mechanisms e.g. stab
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• Antibiotic Responsive Diarrhoea
  ...enteric bacterial flora and by changes in the response of the host immune system to these bacteria. It may occur independently of any other apparent pathol ...changed over time based on an evolving understanding of the mucosal immune system. Idiopathic ARD is particularly common in German shepherd dogs and much of
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• Taurine - Nutrition
  ...nimal tissues; the highest concentrations are found in [[:Category:Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology|brain]], [[Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|heart]], and ...bile acids, measured by high-performance liquid chromatography, in human, dog, and rabbit bile. J Chrom. 1986;353:207-13.</ref>. Cats are unable to switc
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• Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia
  ...A) is the result of a [[Type II Hypersensitivity|type II antibody-mediated immune response]] directed against molecules expressed on the surface of erythrocy ...th Fc receptors expressed by cells of the hepatosplenic monocyte-phagocyte system (MPS), they promote the uptake and destruction of the red blood cells to wh
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• Leishmania
  ...sand fly, leishmaniasis is being observed more frequently in the domestic dog population. This has largely been attributed to the increase in the number ...in the risks involved with chemotherapy, such as suppression of the immune system, and the expense of prolonged treatment.
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• Lizard Housing
  ...estion]], growth, healing, [[Lizard Reproduction|reproduction]] and immune system function. ...d draughts), trauma (stepped on, closed in doors, falling, attacked by cat/dog) and escape.
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• Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...e:Lymph Node positions.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Positions of the lymph nodes (dog) - Copyright B.Catchpole RVC]] ...Lymph nodes act as a filter for the lymph removing antigens and releasing immune-competent cells and immunoglobulins.</p>
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• Steroids
  ...s the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System|renin angiotensin aldosterone system]] controls [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Mineralocorticoids|miner ...of abortion and parturition in ruminants. This effect is not noted in the dog or cat.
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• Brucella canis
  ...lla]]'' bacteria genus. The disease predominantly affects the reproductive system causing abortion and infertility in females and epididymitis and infertilit ...n semen for up to 2 years and in urine for up to 3 months. A cell mediated immune response is needed to clear the organism; however non-protective antibody m
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• Therapeutic drug monitoring
  ...dermatitis in dogs and cats and is also used in the management of certain immune-mediated diseases. Serum concentrations do not correlate well with the clin Potassium bromide has a long half life (24 days) and in the dog serum concentrations may take 3-4 months to stabilise. The drug concentrati
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• Pemphigus
  It is more common in the German Shepherd Dog and the Collie but remains a very rare disease. Males are predisposed, even This is very rare but has been reported in the dog. It is thought to be a '''benign version of pemphigus vulgaris'''. The dise
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• Giardiasis
  [[Image:Giardia Cyst.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Giardia cyst from a dog. Source: Wikimedia Commons; Author: Joel Mills (2006)]] ...d can survive in the environment for several months. Animals that mount an immune response to ''[[Giardia]]'' can eliminate infection; however, the immunity
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• Parathyroid Glands - Pathology
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• Veterinary Science on the Move
  ...hese diseases arise and his research into the role of a particular type of immune cell, the regulatory T cell, in this phenomenon across species. ...the latest ideas in locomotion research, with particular reference to the dog... and the cockroach!
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• Common Ingredients Used In Pet Food
  ...l>One of the B-group vitamins essential for normal function of the nervous system.</small> ...l>One of the B-group vitamins essential for normal function of the nervous system and in skin and coat health. </small>
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• Lymphangiectasia
  [[Image:Lymphangiectasia.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Endoscopy of a dog with lymphangiectasia, showing protrusion of lipid droplets into the intest ...]]. Antibiotics are thought to have effects on both the intestinal immune system and the normal enteric flora.
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• Oral Examination - Introduction
  [[File:Dog teeth occlusion 2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Occlusal assessment – mandibular ...iral Infections|respiratory viruses]], [[:Category:Immunological Disorders|immune mediated conditions]] etc. Although questions related to feeding and diet m
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