scholarly journals Canine Bite-Mark Evidence in Veterinary Necropsy: Case Studies Featuring the Bite-Mark Examination

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Adrian Florin GAL ◽  
Roxana CORA ◽  
Flaviu TᾸBᾸRAN ◽  
Andras NAGY ◽  
Cornel CǍTOI
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Cutaneous Wounds ◽  
Bite Marks ◽  
Bite Mark ◽  
Veterinary Pathology ◽  
Tissue Rupture ◽  
Bite Wounds

Forensic veterinary medicine tends to gain increasing importance in veterinary pathology, the number of such cases being still limited. The paper describes cases with multiple cutaneous wounds, with emphasis on bite-mark analysis. The material was represented by corpses (deer and dogs) brought by local authorities to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca (Romania), along with preliminary reports issued by the competent organs. A complete medicolegal survey was done. The cases analyzed by us displayed numerous usually symmetrical (opposed) wounds, with angular margins and elongated aspect (somehow specific to bite wounds). All cases assessed presented laceration of the skin from the subcutaneous tissue, rupture of muscle and (in some cases) perforation of internal organs. The features of the bite-marks described were typical for carnivores. Depending on the species involved, the topography of lesions varied. In deer, the ventrolateral area of the neck and the lumbar/dorsal region were more commonly affected. The distribution suggests the hunting instinct of carnivores by trying to induce suffocation of the prey. In the analyzed dog corpses, the most affected areas were the auricular, limbs, sternal region, abdominal region. Investigation of bite-marks is an evolving field of forensic veterinary science and remains a provocation for veterinary pathologists.

scholarly journals USE OF BITEMARKS FOR HUMAN IDENTIFICATION BY USING INTER-CANINE DISTANCE AND MESIO-DISTAL WIDTH OF MAXILLARY INCISORS.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sargam R. Parate ◽  
Aayushi Chauhan ◽  
Ashish Bodhade ◽  
Alka Dive
Keyword(s):  
Human Identification ◽  
The Body ◽  
Forensic Sciences ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
The Third ◽  
Bite Marks ◽  
Bite Mark ◽  
Average Proportion ◽  
Food Particles ◽  
Maxillary Incisors

Aim: to determine the use of bite marks for human identification by using inter- canine distance and mesio-distal width of maxillary incisors. Introduction: Odontogenic evidence is considered to be the third most precise method of identification of human in forensic sciences. Bite-marks on the body are intentionally made, those found on food particles are usually impractically left by the offender at the scene of crime, these marks are of great importance in identification of the offender. The present study was aimed to determine the use of bitemarks for human identification by using inter-canine distance and mesio-distal width of the maxillary incisors. Materials and Methods: 40 consenting volunteers were included in the study. With the help of autoclaved Vernier calliper, the inter-canine distance and mesio-distal width of maxillary incisors were measured and bite on chocolate (CADBURY 5Star) was taken. Using Vernier calliper, Inter-canine distance and Mesio-distal width (2 maxillary central and 2 lateral incisors), were measured from the bite mark. Both measurements obtained were coded and matching was done by two doubly blinded examiners. Results: The probability of correct identification on the basis of IC distance and MD width obtained from bite-marks is 68.35%. The average proportion of correct matching is 0.78 for IC distance measurement and 0.46 for MD width. Conclusion: Metric method can be used for human identification by using bite-mark. IC distance is more reliable and efficient in human identification than MD width.

scholarly journals Cooperative Learning in Veterinary Science

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1399-1407
Author(s):  
Déborah Chicharro Alcántara ◽  
Joaquin Jesus Sopena-Juncosa ◽  
Elena Damiá-Giménez ◽  
Belén Cuervo-Serrato ◽  
Mónica Rubio-Zaragoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Instructional Method ◽  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Gran Canaria ◽  
Cooperative Model ◽  
Team Success ◽  
Advanced Knowledge

Cooperative learning is an instructional method based on teamwork, by reinforcing a student´s own learning as well as the learning of his or her fellow members. Thus, this kind of cooperative model achieves personal and team success at the same time. With this aim, an experience was designed where students from veterinary surgery and propaedeutics from the Universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and CEU Cardenal Herrera of Valencia (UCH-CEU) simultaneously performed surgical practices in the Veterinary Medicine Degree. Propaedeutic students were evaluated previously and after the practical period with surgery multiple-choice questions and results were compared. The obtained results allow us to conclude that students after interaction gained advanced knowledge in veterinary surgery.

scholarly journals Biodegradable polymer nanofiber membrane for the repair of cutaneous wounds in dogs - two case reports

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 4171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lívia Gomes Amaral ◽  
Emily Correna Carlo Reis ◽  
Natália Alves Fernandes ◽  
Andrea Pacheco Batista Borges ◽  
Fabrício Luciani Valente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Granulation Tissue ◽  
Wound Repair ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Nanofiber Membrane ◽  
Cutaneous Wounds ◽  
Deep Wound ◽  
Polymer Nanofiber ◽  
Continued Use ◽  
Bite Wounds

The study of wound healing and its treatment is extremely important in veterinary medicine due to the high frequency of wounds and the difficulty in treating wounds by second intention. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the use of a nanofiber membrane made of biodegradable polymers as a method of wound treatment in dogs. This study comprised two dogs with bite wounds. Debridement and cleaning was performed followed by the application of the membrane. In one dog, the wound was in the left proximal calcaneal region with clinical signs of infection, necrotic tissue, and muscle and the gastrocnemius tendon were exposed. The wound displayed rapid formation of granulation tissue which became excessive, so it was necessary to debride several times. However, with the suspension of the use of the membrane, formation of this tissue was not observed, and the wound evolved to epithelialization and fast contraction. In the second dog, there was a deep wound on the medial aspect of the proximal right hind limb, with clinical signs of infection, with muscle exposure. Once the membrane was placed, granulation tissue formed, and the membrane was used until the level of this tissue reached the skin. The wound underwent rapid epithelialization and contraction, without developing exuberant granulation tissue. Efficient wound repair was observed and the dogs exhibited greater comfort during application and use of the membrane. More studies should be conducted in dogs focusing on the application of this membrane until the appearance of healthy granulation tissue, as continued use seems to stimulate the formation of exuberant granulation tissue.

Not All Bite Marks Are Associated with Abuse, Sexual Activities, or Homicides: A Case Study of a Self-Inflicted Bite Mark

1987 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 12386J ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan J. Warnick ◽  
Lynda Biedrzycki ◽  
Georg Russanow
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Bite Marks ◽  
Bite Mark

Forensic veterinary science of bite wounds

2011 ◽  
Vol 168 (24) ◽  
pp. 650-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Bite Wounds

scholarly journals Evaluation of animal and veterinary science teaching at the University of Nairobi

1977 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-282
Author(s):  
U. B. Lindström
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Instruction

Sixty-two students, graduating in 1975 from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya, were sent a questionnaire, which was returned by 41. The graduates scored 4 aspects of the teaching in each subject on a scale from 1 = very poor to 5 = very good. The overall average for all years was 3.51 ± .45, indicating that the teaching was regarded as satisfactory, but not as particularly good. The variation between subjects was large, the poorest subject getting an average score of 2.78 ± .78 and the best a score of 3.94 ± .68, the coefficient of variation ranging from 14 to 28. In many subjects the practical instruction was rated much lower than the theoretical one, and in one case the difference was as large as 1.61 points. The use and quality of teaching material was generally rated lower than theoretical instruction, as were examinations. These results, as well as the comments provided by the students indicate that there is considerable scope for improvement of the teaching in many subjects.

scholarly journals ​Pulmonary Mucormycosis in Layer Birds: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Samatha ◽  
B.B. Manasa ◽  
V. Rama Devi ◽  
K. Satheesh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Periodic Acid ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Postmortem Examination ◽  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Pulmonary Mucormycosis ◽  
Fungal Hyphae ◽  
Veterinary Pathology

The present paper reports a case of pulmonary mucormycosis in a 19 wk layer bird that was presented for necropsy to the Department of Veterinary Pathology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram. Mycotic pneumonia in poultry is commonly due to Aspergillus spp and due to others like Mucor spp is very rare. On postmortem examination, the lungs were enlarged, consolidated with multiple greyish white nodules. Histologically, the lung sections revealed pyogranulomatous lesions with branched aseptate hyphae in center of necrosed area that was surrounded by heterophils, macrophages, lymphocytes and multi nucleated giant cells. These fungal hyphae were broad and a few showing right angle and/or irregular branching characteristic of Zygomyces spp. with periodic acid Schiffs reagent

scholarly journals Molecular identification of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome viruses from tick and bitten patient in Southeast China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxi Tong ◽  
qiujing wang ◽  
Yongfeng Fu ◽  
Shibo Li ◽  
Zhao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Evidence ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Bite Wound ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Bite Mark ◽  
Direct Cross ◽  
Bite Wounds ◽  
Pathogen Diagnosis ◽  
Severe Fever

Abstract Background Severe fever and thrombocytopenia bunyavirus (SFTSV) infection causes severe fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome with high mortality. It is extremely rare that a transmitting tick can be directly captured in bite wounds, and that SFTSV can be isolated from both the captured tick and patient’s serum to establish a solid pathogen diagnosis.Case presentation We report a case infected with severe fever and thrombocytopenia bunyavirus. The 69-year-old male patient presented fever and tenderness on two lymph nodes in right groin. A visible tick bite mark appeared on right upper quadrant of the patient’s abdomen, and an live tick was captured in the bite wound upon physical examination. The virus was detected in both the blood of the patient and in the tick that stayed in the bite wound for seven days. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that the SFTSV isolated from the tick and the patient’s serum sample belonged to type B, in which the L/S segment of these two isolates shared 100% homology, while the M segment had 99.9% homology. The bitten patient was given various supportive care, but eventually died of multiple organ failure. Conclusion The present case provides the direct evidence of SFTSV transmission from H. longicornis to humans, and suggests that direct cross-species transmission can occur without additional intermediate hosts.

scholarly journals Molecular identification of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome viruses from tick and bitten patient in Southeast China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxi Tong ◽  
qiujing wang ◽  
Yongfeng Fu ◽  
Shibo Li ◽  
Zhao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Bite Wound ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Bite Mark ◽  
Direct Cross ◽  
Bite Wounds ◽  
The Right ◽  
Pathogen Diagnosis ◽  
Severe Fever

Abstract Background Severe fever and thrombocytopenia bunyavirus (SFTSV) infection causes severe fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome with high mortality. It is extremely rare that a transmitting tick can be directly captured in bite wounds, and that SFTSV can be isolated from both the captured tick and patient’s serum to establish a solid pathogen diagnosis.Case presentation We report a case infected with severe fever and thrombocytopenia bunyavirus. The 69-year-old male patient presented with fever and tenderness on two lymph nodes in the right groin. A visible tick bite mark appeared on right upper quadrant of the patient’s abdomen, and a live tick was captured in the bite wound upon physical examination. The virus was detected in both the blood of the patient and in the tick that stayed in the bite wound for seven days. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that the SFTSV isolated from the tick and the patient’s serum sample belonged to type B, in which the L/S segment of these two isolates shared 100% homology, while the M segment had 99.9% homology. The bitten patient was given various supportive care, but eventually died of multiple organ failure. Conclusion The present case provides strong evidence of SFTSV transmission from H. longicornis to humans, and suggests that direct cross-species transmission can occur without additional intermediate hosts.

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