Title of article :
Concurrent Trypanosomosis, Babesiosis and Toxocarosis in a Dog: a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Abbas ، Haider Department of Pathobiology, Parasitology Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Rizwan ، Hafiz Muhammad Department of Pathobiology, Parasitology Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Younus ، Muhammad Department of Pathobiology, Pathology Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Sajid ، Muhammad Sohail Department of Parasitology - Univesity of Agriculture Faisalabad , Farooqi ، Shahid Hussain Department of Clinical Sciences, Medicine Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and AnimalSciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Iqbal ، Zeeshan Department Animal Sciences, Livestock Management Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Imran ، Muhammad Department of Animal Sciences, Animal Nutrition Section - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Amanat ، Usman KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Wazir ، Nida KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) , Naeem ، Muhammad Ahsan Department of Basic Sciences - KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal - University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
Abstract :
Background: Among the blood-borne parasitic infections of dogs, trypanosomosis and babesiosis are highly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent and highly pathogenic. Methods: A six-month-old dog was presented with complaint of lethargy, anorexia and loss of body weight over the previous 15 days on October 11, 2021. A full clinical and targeted haematologic and parasitological examination was undertaken. Results: Wet smears were positive for the motile trypanosomes while stained thin blood smears showed large number of extracellular trypanosomes and intra-erythrocytic ring-like inclusion bodies of Babesia spp. A high burden of Toxocara canis was identified on coprological examination. Conclusion: This report describes the clinical manifestation of concurrent infection of haemoparasites and gastrointestinal nematodes in Pakistani dogs, and highlights the importance of prompt veterinary intervention.
Keywords :
Trypanosoma , Babesia , Toxocara canis , Dog , Pakistan
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
