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Sebastian Ramirez Ocampo

Sebastian Ramirez Ocampo

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Veterinary doctor and zootechnician

About the author

A veterinary Doctor and Zootechnician from the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia. He graduated with the recognition of distinguished student, with a special interest in the area of epidemiological research and public health.

He participated as a speaker at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) No. 26, with the research work entitled Prevalence of zoonotic and non-zoonotic genotypes of Giardia intestinalis in cats: a systematic review and meta-analysis, which was published in the scientific journal Infez Med. Likewise, he has published an article entitled SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and now the 2019-novel CoV: Have we investigated enough about coronaviruses? –A bibliometric analysis, in the journal Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

He has 3 years of experience in the area of the veterinary clinic for small species, and 2 years as a veterinarian in aquaculture productions.

Last articles

8 of the Most Resistant Tropical Fish for Aquariums
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How to Care for Stick Bugs
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Blackwater Aquariums: What They Are, Installation, and Types of Fish
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Down Syndrome in Cats: Is It Possible?
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The Lusitano Horse: What You Should Know About this Breed
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Macro Farms: What Are They and How Do They Work?
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How to Care for a Eurasian Collared Dove: A Complete Guide
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The Ibizan Hound: Characteristics and Care
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Hyper-Attachment in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Solutions
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Studying Veterinary Medicine: Everything You Need to Know
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Tips to Strengthen Your Dog's Immune System
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Ringworm in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
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7 Behaviors that Indicate that Your Dog's in Pain
Dogs7 Behaviors that Indicate that Your Dog's in PainAccording to the International Association for the Study of Pain, pain can be defined as a negative sensory and emotional...
Euthanasia in Dogs: What You Should Know
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Pyometra in Female Dogs: One More Reason to Consider Spaying and Neutering
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5 Curious Animal Facts You'll Be Surprised to Know
Curiosities5 Curious Animal Facts You'll Be Surprised to KnowAccording to an article reviewed in the journal PLoS Biology, there are an estimated 7.7 million animal species on the...
Tapeworms in Cats: Types, Symptoms and Treatments
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