Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus
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Resumo: | Background: Acupuncture (AP) has been empirically used to relieve post-canine distemper virus (CDV) infection neurological signs in veterinary clinics. Objectives: This clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of AP combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on neurological function in dogs infected by CDV. Methods: Twenty-four CDV-infected dogs with neurological sequelae were recruited to receive weekly AP/EA sections for 24 weeks. Neurological improvements were assessed before each AP/EA session using a modified scoring system. Data were analyzed using the McNemar test, Friedman test, Fisher's exact test, and Kaplan-Meier curves (p < 0.05). Results: Neurological scores improved from seven to 24 weeks after AP/EA treatment compared with pretreatment scores (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were recorded over time for functional limb recovery, cranial nerve deficits, mental status (p = 0.025 – 0.014), and urinary function (p < 0.001). Myoclonus was improved and entirely reversed in 75% and 25% of the dogs, respectively. At the end of treatment, the proportion of dogs with normal proprioception, posture, hopping (p < 0.001), and superficial pain sensation responses (p = 0.004) was greater than pretreatment values. Conclusion: AP/EA therapy promoted significant neurological recovery in CDV-infected dogs and may be considered within the chronic phase of the disease to improve motor and sensory rehabilitation. However, these results are preliminary and must be confirmed by further investigations. |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper VirusAcupunctureCanine distemperElectroacupunctureNeurological disordersRehabilitationBackground: Acupuncture (AP) has been empirically used to relieve post-canine distemper virus (CDV) infection neurological signs in veterinary clinics. Objectives: This clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of AP combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on neurological function in dogs infected by CDV. Methods: Twenty-four CDV-infected dogs with neurological sequelae were recruited to receive weekly AP/EA sections for 24 weeks. Neurological improvements were assessed before each AP/EA session using a modified scoring system. Data were analyzed using the McNemar test, Friedman test, Fisher's exact test, and Kaplan-Meier curves (p < 0.05). Results: Neurological scores improved from seven to 24 weeks after AP/EA treatment compared with pretreatment scores (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were recorded over time for functional limb recovery, cranial nerve deficits, mental status (p = 0.025 – 0.014), and urinary function (p < 0.001). Myoclonus was improved and entirely reversed in 75% and 25% of the dogs, respectively. At the end of treatment, the proportion of dogs with normal proprioception, posture, hopping (p < 0.001), and superficial pain sensation responses (p = 0.004) was greater than pretreatment values. Conclusion: AP/EA therapy promoted significant neurological recovery in CDV-infected dogs and may be considered within the chronic phase of the disease to improve motor and sensory rehabilitation. However, these results are preliminary and must be confirmed by further investigations.Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Department of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (Unesp)Bioethicus InstituteDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Western São Paulo (Unoeste), Presidente PrudenteDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (Unesp)Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)Bioethicus InstituteUniversity of Western São Paulo (Unoeste)Santos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP]Joaquim, Jean G. F.Cassu, Renata NavarroPantoja, José C. F. [UNESP]Luna, Stelio Pacca Loureiro [UNESP]2023-03-01T21:14:11Z2023-03-01T21:14:11Z2022-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article238-246http://dx.doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.238JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, v. 15, n. 4, p. 238-246, 2022.2093-81522005-2901http://hdl.handle.net/11449/24163610.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.2382-s2.0-85137638473Scopusreponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengJAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studiesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2023-03-01T21:14:11Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/241636Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462024-08-05T21:31:05.033544Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus Santos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP] Acupuncture Canine distemper Electroacupuncture Neurological disorders Rehabilitation |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus |
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Santos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP] |
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Santos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP] Joaquim, Jean G. F. Cassu, Renata Navarro Pantoja, José C. F. [UNESP] Luna, Stelio Pacca Loureiro [UNESP] |
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Joaquim, Jean G. F. Cassu, Renata Navarro Pantoja, José C. F. [UNESP] Luna, Stelio Pacca Loureiro [UNESP] |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) Bioethicus Institute University of Western São Paulo (Unoeste) |
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Santos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP] Joaquim, Jean G. F. Cassu, Renata Navarro Pantoja, José C. F. [UNESP] Luna, Stelio Pacca Loureiro [UNESP] |
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Acupuncture Canine distemper Electroacupuncture Neurological disorders Rehabilitation |
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Acupuncture Canine distemper Electroacupuncture Neurological disorders Rehabilitation |
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Background: Acupuncture (AP) has been empirically used to relieve post-canine distemper virus (CDV) infection neurological signs in veterinary clinics. Objectives: This clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of AP combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on neurological function in dogs infected by CDV. Methods: Twenty-four CDV-infected dogs with neurological sequelae were recruited to receive weekly AP/EA sections for 24 weeks. Neurological improvements were assessed before each AP/EA session using a modified scoring system. Data were analyzed using the McNemar test, Friedman test, Fisher's exact test, and Kaplan-Meier curves (p < 0.05). Results: Neurological scores improved from seven to 24 weeks after AP/EA treatment compared with pretreatment scores (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were recorded over time for functional limb recovery, cranial nerve deficits, mental status (p = 0.025 – 0.014), and urinary function (p < 0.001). Myoclonus was improved and entirely reversed in 75% and 25% of the dogs, respectively. At the end of treatment, the proportion of dogs with normal proprioception, posture, hopping (p < 0.001), and superficial pain sensation responses (p = 0.004) was greater than pretreatment values. Conclusion: AP/EA therapy promoted significant neurological recovery in CDV-infected dogs and may be considered within the chronic phase of the disease to improve motor and sensory rehabilitation. However, these results are preliminary and must be confirmed by further investigations. |
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