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Articles by Charles Caraguel
Historical and Projected Impact of Global Climate Change on the Extrinsic Incubation of Dirofilaria immitis
1 Introduction Reports of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) have increased faster worldwide than any other infectious diseases in recent years (Bartlow et al. 2019; Rocklöv and Dubrow 2020). Numerous anthropogenic factors have contributed to this acceleration, including climate change and increased interfaces between definitive host and vector populations, following changes in land use and urbanisation (Bartlow et al. 2019; Rocklöv and Dubrow 2020; Chala and Hamde 2021; de Souza and Weaver 2024).
Clinical findings and assessment of factors associated with survival in dogs presenting with hyperbilirubinaemia: 115 cases in Victoria, Australia (2015-2020) - Brough - 2022 - Veterinary Record Open - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Hyperbilirubinaemia is an important clinicopathological finding in canine medicine. The objectives of this study were to describe the clinical presentation and outcome of dogs with hyperbilirubinaemia; also to identify factors associated with survival. Materials and methods Retrospective study of dogs with hyperbilirubinaemia from two referral centres in South Australia (2015–2020).
Field immobilization using alfaxalone and alfaxalone-medetomidine in free-ranging koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus): a randomized comparative study
Abstract Objective To characterize and compare two intramuscular drug protocols using alfaxalone and alfaxalone–medetomidine combination for the field immobilization of free-ranging koalas. Study design Blinded, randomized, comparative field study. Animals A total of 66 free-ranging koalas from the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia. Methods Koalas were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A animals were given alfaxalone alone at 3.5 mg kg–1.
Australia’s drought could be increasing Q fever risk, but there are ways we can protect ourselves
With several hundred cases diagnosed each year, Australia has one of the highest rates of Q fever worldwide. Q fever is a bacterial infection which spreads from animals; mainly cattle, sheep and goats. It can present in different ways, but often causes severe flu-like symptoms. Importantly, the bacteria that cause Q fever favour dry, dusty conditions, and inhalation of contaminated dust is a common route of infection.
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