Effects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virus

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dc.contributor.authorSantos, Bianca P. C. R. [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorJoaquim, Jean G. F.
dc.contributor.authorCassu, Renata Navarro
dc.contributor.authorPantoja, José C. F. [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorLuna, Stelio Pacca Loureiro [UNESP]
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
dc.contributor.institutionBioethicus Institute
dc.contributor.institutionUniversity of Western São Paulo (Unoeste)
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-01T21:14:11Z
dc.date.available2023-03-01T21:14:11Z
dc.date.issued2022-01-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: 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.en
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (Unesp)
dc.description.affiliationBioethicus Institute
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Western São Paulo (Unoeste), Presidente Prudente
dc.description.affiliationUnespDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (Unesp)
dc.description.sponsorshipConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
dc.format.extent238-246
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.238
dc.identifier.citationJAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, v. 15, n. 4, p. 238-246, 2022.
dc.identifier.doi10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.4.238
dc.identifier.issn2093-8152
dc.identifier.issn2005-2901
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85137638473
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/241636
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofJAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
dc.sourceScopus
dc.subjectAcupuncture
dc.subjectCanine distemper
dc.subjectElectroacupuncture
dc.subjectNeurological disorders
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.titleEffects of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Dogs with Neurological Sequels of Distemper Virusen
dc.typeArtigo
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unesp.author.orcid0000-0002-0765-3974[2]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0003-0681-0285[3]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0002-1648-9360[4]
unesp.author.orcid0000-0001-5312-9076[5]

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