a clinical note on canine trypanosomiasis | [Pakistan Journal of Science • 2022]

Author(s):

1. A. A. Khan: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

2. R. M. Siddique: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

3. A. Iqbal: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

4. A. D. Anjum: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

5. M. A. Munir: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

6. G. Abbas: Department of Poultry Production, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

7. H. Khurshid: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

8. R. Ramzan: Department of Pathobiology, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

9. A. J. Tanveer: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

10. M. U. Hassan: Riphah Pet Hospital, Riphah College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVetS),54000 Lahore,Pakistan

11. S. B. Shabbir: Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Trypanosomes are widely distributed extra erythrocytic protozoan of animals. We reported a Trypanosomes infection from the blood of a bulldog. An 18 months old male was presented in the Pet Hospital of RCVetS, Lahore, Pakistan with a history of anorexia, emaciation, and pyrexia. Clinical examination of the dog indicated pale mucosa due to an increased capillary refill time. Microscopic examination of blood films confirmed the Trypanosomes infection. Hematological analysis of the blood of the dog indicated a decrease in Total erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration, and Pack cell volume except for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Differential leukocyte count revealed all parameters were unremarkable except Neutropenia, Eosinophilia, Lymphocytosis, and Thrombocytopenia. Serum analysis showed hyperproteinemia, elevated bilirubin, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), Hypoglycaemia, and a decreased level of Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). This directed us to work on haemo parasites in companion animals.

Page(s): 128-131

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science, Volume: 74, Issue: 2, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Dogs , Trypanosomes , Pet diseases , Blood Parasitism , Companion animals

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