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Incidence of Babesia Gibsoni Infection in Dogs in Tamil Nadu

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Title Incidence of Babesia Gibsoni Infection in Dogs in Tamil Nadu
 
Creator Sundar, N.
Balachandran, C.
Senthilvelan, A.
 
Subject Canines
Babesia Gibsoni
Incidence
Therapy
Serum Biochemical Parameters
 
Description The incidence of Babesia gibsoni infection in dogs at Chennai, India was recorded for a period of one year. Out of 5832 dogs screened, only 5 (0.087%) had B. gibsoni organisms. Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks were recorded in 4 out 5 dogs. Haemogram of infected animals revealed anaemic changes with leucopenia. Changes in serum biochemical parameters viz., increased potassium and low sodium levels were also observed. The drug diminazene aceturate was found to have varied potency in treating the disease at recommended dose level.
 
Date 2016-08-06T10:08:09Z
2016-08-06T10:08:09Z
2004
 
Type Article
 
Identifier http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/71166
 
Language en
 
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