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Clinical Outcomes of Autologous Serum Eye Drops in Treating Corneal Ulceration in a Domestic Cat: A Case Base Study Eka Putri, Rahmi; Hilmi, Mulkiah; Rahmi, Ulfa; Zamzami, Rumi Sahara; Etriwati, Etriwati; Erwin, Erwin; Sugito, Sugito; Syah, Nada Yulian; Ferdian, Riyan; Sari, Wahyu Eka; Safitri, Jessica Anggun
Jurnal Medika Veterinaria Vol 19, No 2 (2025): J.Med.Vet
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21157/j.med.vet..v19i2.46171

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Corneal ulceration is a frequent ophthalmic disorder in domestic cats that can cause ocular discomfort, visual impairment, and serious complications if left untreated. Conventional medical management often provides limited support for epithelial regeneration, leading to the need for alternative therapeutic options. This case study reports the clinical outcome of using autologous serum eye drops (ASEDs) in the treatment of corneal ulceration in a domestic cat. A cat presented with severe epiphora, conjunctival hyperemia, and a centrally located corneal ulcer confirmed by fluorescein staining. Autologous serum was prepared by weekly collection of 6 mL of blood from the dorsalis antebrachii vein, followed by centrifugation and aliquoting into sterile eye drop bottles stored at 4 C. The serum was applied topically twice daily, accompanied by supportive therapy consisting of vitamin A supplementation, multivitamin injections, and an Elizabethan collar to prevent self-trauma. Clinical scoring (03) was used to monitor epiphora, conjunctival hyperemia, and corneal opacity over the treatment period. Marked improvement was observed within 14 days: epiphora and conjunctival hyperemia resolved completely, while corneal opacity improved from moderate to mild, with fluorescein staining becoming negative, indicating complete epithelial closure. No adverse effects were recorded during therapy. This case highlights the potential of autologous serum eye drops as a safe and effective adjunct treatment for feline corneal ulceration, warranting further investigation in larger cohorts to establish standardized protocols for veterinary ophthalmology
In Vitro Analysis of Antibacterial Activity of Black Seed Oil Against Salmonella Typhi Zulfayanto, Indri; Vanda, Henni; Hambal, Muhammad; Sari, Wahyu Eka; Muttaqien, Muttaqien
Jurnal Medika Veterinaria Vol 19, No 2 (2025): J.Med.Vet
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21157/j.med.vet..v19i2.48983

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Salmonella sp. is one of the bacteria that causes diarrhea in animals and humans, especially in naive animals whose immune systems have not yet been formed. In relation to the emergence of antibiotic resistance against Salmonella typhi, it is necessary to develop an innovation regarding alternative medicines that use herbal medicines as antibacterials, one of which is black seed oil which contains active substances such as thymoquinone. Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed, has long been used as herbal medicine with many benefits. This study aimed to determine the antibacterial activity of black seed oil against S. typhi bacteria in vitro. This study used S. typhi ATCC 14028, which had been previously re-identified using Gram staining. The black seed oil for the antibacterial test was prepared with three concentrations, 45%, 70%, and 100%, with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a negative control and ciprofloxacin as a positive control. Black seed oil's antibacterial test was carried out using the Kirby Bauer method. The data was analysed descriptively. The results showed that black seed oil was not effective in inhibiting the growth of S. typhi, where the inhibition zone formed was less than 5 mm. This is because the antigenic structure of S. typhi has Vi antigens or capsular antigens which are made of polysaccharide polymers found outside the cell to protect the bacteria from outside influences. Therefore, the active ingredients in the black seed oil was unable to reach the site of action on the bacteria so they failed to inhibit or kill the S. typhi bacteria. It can be concluded that the black seed oil used in this study was not effective in inhibiting the growth of S. typhi ATCC 14028