Publications

dogs and intestinal parasites: a public health problem.	the stools of 239 stray dogs were examined for intestinal parasites. of the helminths found, toxocara canis (43.5%), tapeworms (25.5%), ascaris species (21.3%) and hookworms (12.5%) were the commonest. of the protozoans found, isospora species and entamoeba coli were the most prevalent. an unusual feature of the present study was the finding of ascaris species. the importance of the high prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs, the close contact of humans with dogs' excreta and the possible r ...	1975	1125888
prevalence of toxoplasmosis in quebec farm dogs.		1977	898640
[case of polyradiculoneuritis (coonhound paralysis) in quebec].		1977	922652
a serological survey for brucella canis in dogs in the province of quebec.	a serological survey for canine brucellosis has been conducted on 341 dogs from different regions of the province of quebec. a significant titer was found in six sera (1.6%) with the 2-mercaptoethanol tube agglutination test. only two dogs presented titers >/= 1:200 which is considered as indicative of active infection.	1979	526902
[basic research on the prostate in québec].		1986	3705257
major antigenic groups of rabies virus in canada determined by anti-nucleocapsid monoclonal antibodies.	a total of 123 rabies virus isolates from various geographical areas in canada were characterized by a panel of 43 anti-nucleocapsid monoclonal antibodies. four major antigenic groups are found in terrestrial mammals: "canadian arctic" from ontario, quebec and the northwest territories; "south-eastern georgian bay" from ontario; "south mid-central skunk" from alberta, saskatchewan and manitoba; and "brook's, alberta skunk" from a restricted area in alberta. bat isolates can be divided into 4 maj ...	1986	3769442
the occurrence of gastrointestinal helminths in dogs from kuujjuaq (fort chimo), quebec, canada.		1987	3435865
lyme disease vector, ixodes dammini, identified in quebec.		1989	2598289
review of human and animal cases of coccidioidomycosis diagnosed in canada.	the first canadian case of coccidioidomycosis in a human was reported in 1952 and 11 more cases since then. this study provides details of other cases of coccidioidomycosis that have been diagnosed in canada. based on clinical details, isolation of coccidioides immitis, detection of a specific antibody (f band) for coccidioidomycosis by macro- or microimmunodiffusion tests, concurrently used with the complement fixation procedure, and histopathological findings, 116 more cases of this disease we ...	1991	2014046
ten-year experience with a basic technical skills and perioperative management workshop for first-year residents.	teaching technical skills is one of the most crucial tasks of the academic surgeon. the 10-year experience with a psychomotor skills laboratory at the department of surgery of the université de montréal is reported. since 1983, first-year trainees were freed of hospital duties for "a week of surgical techniques" to develop their basic surgical technique and perioperative skills. cognitive and practical sessions were designed for two groups of 10 residents. teaching videos, suture boards, biologi ...	1995	7882205
comparative degree and type of sensitization to common indoor and outdoor allergens in subjects with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma.	the determinants of variability in the clinical expression of atopy are still to be documented. the goals of this study were to determine, in subjects with a clinical diagnosis of symptomatic asthma or rhinitis, what is the possible contribution of different types of indoor and outdoor allergens to the development of their disease, by looking at the prevalence and degree of sensitization to these allergens according to age and gender.	1997	9117881
seroepidemiologic study of neospora caninum in dairy herds.	to identify risk factors associated with neospora caninum infection in dairy herds in québec and to estimate seroprevalence in case and control herds.	1998	9838960
transmissible venereal tumor: a consequence of sex tourism in a dog.		1998	9841102
three cases of canine leptospirosis in quebec.	three dogs from different locations with acute renal failure were hospitalized in autumn 1996 and 1997. leptospira interrogans serovar pomona was detected by the microscopic agglutination test. all dogs recovered after antibiotic treatment. the importance of the development of vaccines adapted to emerging serovars in dogs should be addressed.	1999	10086220
canine heartworm testing in canada: are we being effective?	mass testing of dogs in canada for the presence of dirofilaria immitis has been ongoing since 1977. since that time, there have also been changes in the diagnostic tests available to detect the presence of heartworm and changes in the therapy for heartworm, which necessitate a reevaluation of heartworm screening as currently practiced in canada. the principles of evidence-based medicine were used to determine the prevalence of heartworm infection in various dog populations, and the effectiveness ...	2000	11143927
rare detection of neospora caninum in placentas from seropositive dams giving birth to full-term calves.	neospora caninum is thought to be transmitted to cattle by dogs, the only known definitive host. although aborted fetuses seem the most likely source of infective material for dogs, placentas from seropositive dams appear also as a potential source of infective material. the objective of the study was to evaluate the presence of n. caninum organisms in placentas of full-term calves born to seropositive cows. sixteen placentas, 11 from neospora-seropositive cows, were examined histologically and ...	2001	11289218
hereditary nasal parakeratosis in labrador retrievers.	hereditary nasal dermatitis is reported in 14 labrador retrievers and 4 labrador retriever crosses. this appears to be a newly described inherited disorder for which an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance is suspected. the lesions were first noted between 6 and 12 months of age. histopathological analysis revealed parakeratotic hyperkeratosis, often with marked multifocal accumulation of proteinaceous fluid between keratinocytes within the stratum corneum and superficial stratum spinosum. th ...	2003	12662268
effectiveness and comparison of citronella and scentless spray bark collars for the control of barking in a veterinary hospital setting.	this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a citronella bark collar and a new, scentless spray bark collar in a veterinary hospital or a similar kennel-type environment. forty-one dogs were included in the study. the efficacy of each collar was evaluated independently in comparison to control as well as in a crossover design. thirty of the dogs were evaluated with the citronella collar, with 76.7% showing a reduction in barking. twenty-nine dogs were evaluated with the scentless collar, ...	2003	12873023
a magical dream: a pilot project in animal-assisted therapy in pediatric oncology.	for children with cancer, being hospitalized represents a great source of stress. hospitalized children are not only deprived of their familiar and comforting world, but they must also face various and often painful treatments. they must quickly adapt to new people and to an environment that is very different from that of their homes. they have greater safety needs. thus, it is important to offer these children concrete ways to better adapt to the stresses of hospitalization. animal-assisted the ...	2004	15040146
acral mutilation and analgesia in 13 french spaniels.	acral mutilation and analgesia (ama) is reported in 13 french spaniels in canada. this newly recognized disorder shares striking similarities in clinical features and biopsy findings to the other acral mutilation syndromes or hereditary sensory neuropathies reported in german short-haired pointer dogs, english pointer dogs and english springer spaniels. clinical signs are first noted between 3.5 and 12 months of age. affected dogs lick, bite and severely self-mutilate their distal extremities re ...	2005	15842538
total and specific immunoglobulin e and their relationship to respiratory symptoms in quebéc children and adolescents.	respiratory disease is a major cause of morbidity in young people. it is now recognized that atopy plays an important role in the development of chronic respiratory symptoms in children.	2005	16331314
the low seroprevalence of tick-transmitted agents of disease in dogs from southern ontario and quebec.	infectious diseases caused by pathogens transmitted by ticks and other insect vectors are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in both dogs and humans throughout north america. the purpose of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of selected vector-transmitted pathogens in southern ontario and quebec. samples submitted to the vector borne disease diagnostic laboratory (vbddl) at the north carolina state university college of veterinary medicine were evaluated for antibodies to ...	2006	17217089
canine leptospirosis in canada: a veterinarian's perspective.		2008	18268264
prevalence of intestinal parasites in companion animals in ontario and quebec, canada, during the winter months.	veterinarians in ontario and quebec, canada, typically prescribe monthly heartworm prophylactic and anthelmintic medications for use during the warm months of the year. in many patients, the use of dewormers is discontinued during the winter because of the perception that intestinal parasite infections and shedding of nematode eggs are unlikely when the weather is cold and the ground is frozen or covered with snow. this study examined fecal samples obtained from 96 shelter dogs and cats during t ...	2008	19003777
re: prevalence of intestinal parasites in companion animals in ontario and quebec, canada, during the winter months.		2009	19746566
seroprevalence of 10 zoonotic infections in 2 canadian cree communities.	we evaluated the seroprevalence of 10 zoonotic agents among the general population (15 years old and over) of eastmain and wemindji, james bay, quebec, in 2007. overall seroprevalence rates were similar between the 2 communities. nearly half the individuals tested (n = 251; 146 women, 105 men) were seropositive (n = 115) for at least one zoonosis. the highest seroprevalence rates were for leptospira sp. (23%), francisella tularensis (17%), and the california serogroup viruses (jc and ssh viruses ...	2011	21398073