2023
Overview
Veterinary immunology is the study of immune system function and dysfunction in animals, encompassing how animals defend against pathogens, respond to infections, and develop resistance to disease-causing organisms. Research published in Veterinary Healthcare on this topic addresses critical aspects of pathogen detection and antimicrobial resistance in companion and food-producing animals. Published work has examined carbapenem resistance mechanisms in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from broiler chickens, contributing to understanding of how bacterial pathogens evade immune defenses and antibiotic treatments in poultry production systems. Additional research has focused on identification methods and antifungal susceptibility patterns of dermatophyte fungi, specifically Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, which cause skin infections in cats and dogs. This work includes experimental models using guinea pigs to study dermatophytosis progression and treatment responses. These investigations matter because antimicrobial resistance threatens both animal health and food safety, while fungal skin infections represent common clinical challenges in veterinary practice. Understanding immune interactions with bacterial and fungal pathogens enables development of better diagnostic approaches, informs treatment decisions, and supports efforts to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies in veterinary medicine.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2023