Members of the genus Aeromonas inhabit various aquatic environments and are
responsible for, and are implicated in, a number of intestinal and extra-intestinal infections in …

PURPOSE Animals may be present in healthcare facilities for multiple reasons. Although
specific laws regarding the use of service animals in public facilities were established in the …

Hundreds of sharp and detailed illustrations, most of them in full color, distinguish this
unique and practical atlas/text. Succinct procedural descriptions, integrated with the …

La microbiología clínica es tanto un arte como una ciencia; su tarea esencial es el
reconocimiento de la morfología microscópica característica de los microorganismos para la …

En los últimos años las zoonosis y las enfermedades transmisibles comunes al hombre ya
los animales han venido siendo objeto de una creciente atención en todo el mundo. Las …

Medicinal leech therapy is an ancient craft that dates back to ancient Egypt and the
beginnings of civilisation. The popularity of Hirudo Medicinalis has varied throughout history …

Background: Leech therapy was commonly used in traditional medicine for treating localized
pain. Clinically significant pain relief after leech therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee has …

The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, is an excellent example of the use of invertebrates
in the treatment of human disease. Utilized for various medical indications since the ancient …

Background: Although there are numerous case reports and small case series describing
the experiences of leech therapy in various circumstances, there are relatively few large …

Abstract Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1.
Describe the indications and contraindications for extremity replantation. 2. Outline the …