CINOMOSE CANINA E TRATAMENTO DE SEQUELAS NEUROLÓGICAS COM CÉLULAS TRONCO

Abstract

Distemper is a multi-systemic infectious, contagious viral disease caused by an RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus, affecting domestic and wild carnivores. It has a high immunosuppressive capacity, characterized by respiratory, digestive and neurological phases, and in this last phase, it can present permanent signs such as ataxia, myochrony, paraplegia and seizures. It normally affects unvaccinated animals, or with incomplete dose vaccines, maternal colostrum with low antibodies and contact with infected animals. Transmission is by aerosols, secretions and body excretions from infected animals. Having a low immune response, leading to clinical manifestations characterized by gastroenteric, ophthalmological, dermatological, respiratory and neurological disorders. The diagnosis is made through the animal's history, clinical and laboratory exam. Treatment is supportive, according to the clinic presented. Prophylaxis in addition to vaccination, ingesting colostrum, cleaning the environment, and isolating infected animals. This study aims to show that the implantation of stem cells in the treatment of neurological sequelae of distemper has positive results in the recovery of animals that were affected.