Management of trypanosomiasis in a tigress Panthera tigiris: a case report

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Published: Oct 26, 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o2197.538-40

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A. Gupta
K. Jadav
J.S. Chouhan
P. Nigam

Abstract

A naturally occurring infection with Trypanosome sp. was detected in a tigress from Van Vihar National Park and successfully treated with Quinapyramine salts. This case highlights the need for regular screening of animals for infectious/parasitic diseases and effective management against trypanosomiasis.

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Vol 1, No 10 (2009)
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