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The article titled "Prevalence of bovine viral diarrhea, bovine infectious rhinotracheitis, and bovine viral leukemia in sheep and goats in La Media Guajira 2021 - 2022" reports on the prevalence of these diseases in sheep and goats in the La Media Guajira region. A total of 1300 blood samples were collected from sheep and goats in different municipalities, and specific antibodies against pestivirus, herpesvirus, and retrovirus were detected. The obtained prevalence was 5% for bovine viral diarrhea, 68% for bovine infectious rhinotracheitis, and 27% for bovine viral leukemia. It is concluded that the goat population showed a higher antibody specificity. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Determination of the frequency of Ancylostoma spp. in canines and felines that attended the UDES Veterinary Clinic in Valledupar during the 2019b to 2023a semester" reports on a study conducted at the UDES Veterinary Clinic in Valledupar, Colombia, with the aim of determining the frequency of Ancylostoma spp. presence in dogs and cats that attended the clinic during the mentioned time period. 254 patients were selected and a coprological examination was performed on them. The results showed that 18% of the dog samples and 15% of the cat samples presented the presence of Ancylostoma spp. It is concluded that this presence may represent a zoonotic risk and it is recommended to strengthen prevention and control protocols. [Extracted from the article]

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Feline cryptococcosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by the pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. Cats are common asymptomatic carriers of these pathogens, posing a zoonotic risk to humans. In this clinical case in the city of Valledupar, a 3-year-old female cat presented with ulcerated nodules in the nasal and frontal region. Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus spp, and treatment with fluconazole and itraconazole was initiated. The importance of surveillance and early diagnosis of this fungal infection in cats is emphasized. [Extracted from the article]