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Mark A Taggart - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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exposure of black necked grebes podiceps nigricollis to metal pollution during the moulting period in the odiel marshes southwest spain
Chemosphere, 2019Co-Authors: Jaime Rodriguezestival, Marta I Sanchez, Cristina Ramo, Nico Varo, Juan A Amat, Juan Garridofernandez, Damaso Horneromendez, Manuel E Ortizsantaliestra, Mark A TaggartAbstract:European populations of black-necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) congregate every year to moult at the salt ponds of the Odiel Marshes (SW Spain). However, the Odiel Marshes are part of one of the most metal-polluted coastal estuaries in the world, which may pose risks to wildlife. We assessed the exposure of grebes to metal pollution during the critical moulting period in the Odiel Marshes and its potential to cause adverse health effects. Levels of metals in red blood pellet (as a biomarker of exposure), plasma carotenoids, Eye Redness, and body condition (as biomarkers of effects) were studied. Metal content was also analyzed in the brine shrimp Artemia parthenogenetica, the most important food for grebes in this hypersaline ecosystem during the moulting period. Results showed that, in comparison to toxicity thresholds, grebes had relatively high blood levels of arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) and zinc (Zn). The high loads found in Artemia and the way blood levels vary during the moulting period indicate that shrimp consumption may be the main route of metal exposure for grebes. Plasma carotenoids and body condition showed a positive association with exposure to As, while the relationship of lutein-like carotenoids with Hg accumulation was negative at the beginning of the moulting period to become positive afterwards. Moreover, Eye Redness was negatively affected by As accumulation. Factors including food resource availability, seasonal fluctuations in physiological status, and interannual variations in the degree of environmental contamination should be considered in monitoring efforts when using moult migrant waterbirds as sentinel species.
Marta I Sanchez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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exposure of black necked grebes podiceps nigricollis to metal pollution during the moulting period in the odiel marshes southwest spain
Chemosphere, 2019Co-Authors: Jaime Rodriguezestival, Marta I Sanchez, Cristina Ramo, Nico Varo, Juan A Amat, Juan Garridofernandez, Damaso Horneromendez, Manuel E Ortizsantaliestra, Mark A TaggartAbstract:European populations of black-necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) congregate every year to moult at the salt ponds of the Odiel Marshes (SW Spain). However, the Odiel Marshes are part of one of the most metal-polluted coastal estuaries in the world, which may pose risks to wildlife. We assessed the exposure of grebes to metal pollution during the critical moulting period in the Odiel Marshes and its potential to cause adverse health effects. Levels of metals in red blood pellet (as a biomarker of exposure), plasma carotenoids, Eye Redness, and body condition (as biomarkers of effects) were studied. Metal content was also analyzed in the brine shrimp Artemia parthenogenetica, the most important food for grebes in this hypersaline ecosystem during the moulting period. Results showed that, in comparison to toxicity thresholds, grebes had relatively high blood levels of arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) and zinc (Zn). The high loads found in Artemia and the way blood levels vary during the moulting period indicate that shrimp consumption may be the main route of metal exposure for grebes. Plasma carotenoids and body condition showed a positive association with exposure to As, while the relationship of lutein-like carotenoids with Hg accumulation was negative at the beginning of the moulting period to become positive afterwards. Moreover, Eye Redness was negatively affected by As accumulation. Factors including food resource availability, seasonal fluctuations in physiological status, and interannual variations in the degree of environmental contamination should be considered in monitoring efforts when using moult migrant waterbirds as sentinel species.
Jaime Rodriguezestival - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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exposure of black necked grebes podiceps nigricollis to metal pollution during the moulting period in the odiel marshes southwest spain
Chemosphere, 2019Co-Authors: Jaime Rodriguezestival, Marta I Sanchez, Cristina Ramo, Nico Varo, Juan A Amat, Juan Garridofernandez, Damaso Horneromendez, Manuel E Ortizsantaliestra, Mark A TaggartAbstract:European populations of black-necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) congregate every year to moult at the salt ponds of the Odiel Marshes (SW Spain). However, the Odiel Marshes are part of one of the most metal-polluted coastal estuaries in the world, which may pose risks to wildlife. We assessed the exposure of grebes to metal pollution during the critical moulting period in the Odiel Marshes and its potential to cause adverse health effects. Levels of metals in red blood pellet (as a biomarker of exposure), plasma carotenoids, Eye Redness, and body condition (as biomarkers of effects) were studied. Metal content was also analyzed in the brine shrimp Artemia parthenogenetica, the most important food for grebes in this hypersaline ecosystem during the moulting period. Results showed that, in comparison to toxicity thresholds, grebes had relatively high blood levels of arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) and zinc (Zn). The high loads found in Artemia and the way blood levels vary during the moulting period indicate that shrimp consumption may be the main route of metal exposure for grebes. Plasma carotenoids and body condition showed a positive association with exposure to As, while the relationship of lutein-like carotenoids with Hg accumulation was negative at the beginning of the moulting period to become positive afterwards. Moreover, Eye Redness was negatively affected by As accumulation. Factors including food resource availability, seasonal fluctuations in physiological status, and interannual variations in the degree of environmental contamination should be considered in monitoring efforts when using moult migrant waterbirds as sentinel species.
Yoshitsugu Inoue - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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human adenoviral type 54 keratoconjunctivitis accompanied by stellate keratitis and keratic precipitates two cases
BMC Ophthalmology, 2019Co-Authors: Kazuki Matsuura, Yuki Terasaka, Eiichi Uchio, Yusuke Saeki, Tsuguto Fujimoto, Nozomu Hanaoka, Dai Miyazaki, Yoshitsugu InoueAbstract:Of the 10 patients with adenoviral type 54 keratoconjunctivitis examined at Nojima Hospital, 2 developed stellate keratitis and mutton-fat keratic precipitates (KPs) following acute symptoms. We encountered 10 cases of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis from August to October 2017. All patients were adults with a mean age of 60.9 ± 10.0 years. The species D human adenovirus (HAdV)-54 was detected in the conjunctival scrapings of these patients. Fluorometholone instillation was administered during the first week for acute symptomatic relief. Case 1: A 64-year-old female was prescribed with fluorometholone instillation, which was discontinued after 1 week when her symptoms alleviated. One week after discontinuation of the instillation, she presented with blurred vision in her left Eye with KPs and multiple stellate keratitis. The anterior chamber had no apparent cells. Her symptoms disappeared after 1 week of betamethasone instillation. Case 2: A 66-year-old female was prescribed with 0.1% fluorometholone instillation, which was discontinued within10 days. Three months after the appearance of initial symptoms, multiple subepithelial corneal infiltrates (MSI) appeared in her Eyes. Stellate keratitis and dark-brown pigmentation were observed in the centres of MSI, with several cells in the anterior chamber. Betamethasone was prescribed, and MSI and stellate keratitis improved within 1 week. However, KPs were observed in the left Eye. The instillation was continued for 3 more weeks until symptoms improved. MSI is an immune reaction that occurs after the disappearance of acute symptoms. Here, corneal findings and KPs were observed after improvement in Eye Redness and discontinuation of steroids. These symptoms were presumed to be secondary inflammation due to immune response to the adenoviral antigen. The clinical features of HAdV-54 keratoconjunctivitis on the ocular surface are initially moderate, but become active in the subacute to chronic phases. This may develop atypical findings, including stellate keratitis with KPs. Although early steroid administration can relieve acute symptoms, it may facilitate chronic corneal immunological reaction.
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Human adenoviral type 54 keratoconjunctivitis accompanied by stellate keratitis and keratic precipitates: two cases
BMC Ophthalmology, 2019Co-Authors: Kazuki Matsuura, Yuki Terasaka, Eiichi Uchio, Yusuke Saeki, Tsuguto Fujimoto, Nozomu Hanaoka, Dai Miyazaki, Yoshitsugu InoueAbstract:Background Of the 10 patients with adenoviral type 54 keratoconjunctivitis examined at Nojima Hospital, 2 developed stellate keratitis and mutton-fat keratic precipitates (KPs) following acute symptoms. Case presentation We encountered 10 cases of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis from August to October 2017. All patients were adults with a mean age of 60.9 ± 10.0 years. The species D human adenovirus (HAdV)-54 was detected in the conjunctival scrapings of these patients. Fluorometholone instillation was administered during the first week for acute symptomatic relief. Case 1: A 64-year-old female was prescribed with fluorometholone instillation, which was discontinued after 1 week when her symptoms alleviated. One week after discontinuation of the instillation, she presented with blurred vision in her left Eye with KPs and multiple stellate keratitis. The anterior chamber had no apparent cells. Her symptoms disappeared after 1 week of betamethasone instillation. Case 2: A 66-year-old female was prescribed with 0.1% fluorometholone instillation, which was discontinued within10 days. Three months after the appearance of initial symptoms, multiple subepithelial corneal infiltrates (MSI) appeared in her Eyes. Stellate keratitis and dark-brown pigmentation were observed in the centres of MSI, with several cells in the anterior chamber. Betamethasone was prescribed, and MSI and stellate keratitis improved within 1 week. However, KPs were observed in the left Eye. The instillation was continued for 3 more weeks until symptoms improved. Conclusions MSI is an immune reaction that occurs after the disappearance of acute symptoms. Here, corneal findings and KPs were observed after improvement in Eye Redness and discontinuation of steroids. These symptoms were presumed to be secondary inflammation due to immune response to the adenoviral antigen. The clinical features of HAdV-54 keratoconjunctivitis on the ocular surface are initially moderate, but become active in the subacute to chronic phases. This may develop atypical findings, including stellate keratitis with KPs. Although early steroid administration can relieve acute symptoms, it may facilitate chronic corneal immunological reaction.
Sandra Prazeres - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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kaposi s sarcoma of the conjunctiva and the Eyelid leads to the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection a case report
BMC Cancer, 2018Co-Authors: Filipe Sousa Neves, Joana Braga, Joao Cardoso Da Costa, Joaquim Sequeira, Sandra PrazeresAbstract:The purpose of this case report is to describe a conjunctiva and Eyelid Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) as the initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which led to the diagnosis of HIV infection. There are only 3 reported cases of ocular KS as an initial manifestation of HIV infection. A 32-year old white man presented to our department with a 1 month history of Eye Redness. The patient had an enlarged violet-coloured mass on the right superior Eyelid which had evolved over the course of 1 week. There was also a mobile bulbar conjunctival lesion with a bright red colour, approximately 5 mm × 5 mm, in the superior temporal quadrant of his left Eye. The lesions looked like a chalazion and a subconjunctival haemorrhage, respectivly. Presumed KS diagnosis was confirmed with HIV-1 positive testing and histopathology from tissue biopsy. The patient’s CD4 count was 23/mm3 and viral RNA load 427,000/ml. Further systemic evaluation showed a diffuse sarcoma. This case report demonstrates the importance of recognizing the ocular manifestations of AIDS in establishing the correct diagnosis of KS and subsequently diagnosing occult HIV infection. Although ocular KS as the initial manifestation of HIV-AIDS is an extremely rare event, a proper diagnosis may contribute to prompt management with personal and social relevance.
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Kaposi’s sarcoma of the conjunctiva and the Eyelid leads to the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection – a case report
BMC, 2018Co-Authors: Filipe Sousa Neves, Joana Braga, Joao Cardoso Da Costa, Joaquim Sequeira, Sandra PrazeresAbstract:Abstract Background The purpose of this case report is to describe a conjunctiva and Eyelid Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) as the initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which led to the diagnosis of HIV infection. There are only 3 reported cases of ocular KS as an initial manifestation of HIV infection. Case presentation A 32-year old white man presented to our department with a 1 month history of Eye Redness. The patient had an enlarged violet-coloured mass on the right superior Eyelid which had evolved over the course of 1 week. There was also a mobile bulbar conjunctival lesion with a bright red colour, approximately 5 mm × 5 mm, in the superior temporal quadrant of his left Eye. The lesions looked like a chalazion and a subconjunctival haemorrhage, respectivly. Presumed KS diagnosis was confirmed with HIV-1 positive testing and histopathology from tissue biopsy. The patient’s CD4 count was 23/mm3 and viral RNA load 427,000/ml. Further systemic evaluation showed a diffuse sarcoma. Conclusion This case report demonstrates the importance of recognizing the ocular manifestations of AIDS in establishing the correct diagnosis of KS and subsequently diagnosing occult HIV infection. Although ocular KS as the initial manifestation of HIV-AIDS is an extremely rare event, a proper diagnosis may contribute to prompt management with personal and social relevance
