14/11/2008 04:53
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SpeakersGeorge Chaconas, PhD Professor, Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary. Canada Research Chair in the Molecular Biology of Lyme Disease and Scientist of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research.
Molecular Biology of the Lyme disease spirochete.
Dr. Chaconas will be discussing three research projects underway in his laboratory.
Michael Parkins, MD MSc Department of Medicine, University of Calgary; and Calgary Health Region
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis: A first for Canada.
Dr. Parkins will discuss a case occurring within Calgary of human disease caused by the rickettsial pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum. While endemic to many areas of the United States, human cases of HGA have not previously been reported in Canada. He will discuss details regarding the diagnosis, management and pathophysiology of this emerging tick born pathogen.
Dr. Jonas Goring, BSc, DVM, MBA Professional Services Veterinarian, IDEXX Labs
Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Dogs across Canada
In 2006 and 2007, the prevalence of B. burgdorferi and A. phagocytphilum in the Canine population across Canada was examined using the SNAP® 3Dx® and SNAP® 4Dx® Tests from IDEXX Laboratories. Dr. Goring will review the
findings from these studies.
Janet Sperling, MSc Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta.
and Felix Sperling, PhD Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta.
Lyme and Hope
From the perspective of entomologists and parents, Janet and Felix Sperling will share their struggle to obtain a working diagnosis and treatment for their teenage son's debilitating Lyme or Lyme-like illness. The remarkable degree of recovery their son eventually achieved means that treatment with antibiotics merits consideration in similar cases, despite potential risks.
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