Management of Enteritis due to Entamoeba histolytica in a Pup

Authors

  • M. Areshkumar
  • P. Vijayalakshmi
  • D. Selvi
  • A. Yasotha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjovst.v5i3.548

Abstract

Abstract
A 45 days old, nondescript pup was presented to TVCC, RIVER with the history of whitish diarrhea for the past two days with normal appetite and reduced growth rate. The puppy was dull and depressed. Puppy was not vaccinated, not dewormed and fed with only milk. The Conjunctival mucous membrane was pale pink in color, rectal temperature 103.3°F and heart rate 147 bpm. Other vital parameters were normal. A fresh wet mount of feces was examined for parasites and the organism Entamoeba histolytica was found. To confirm this, a drop of Lugol’s iodine was added to the wet mount and examined. The pup was treated with oral suspensions Septran® and Griptol® for 10 days. After 10 days, the faecal sample showed negative for E. histolytica.
Keywords: Amoebiasis, puppy, diarrhea

Cite this Article
Areshkumar M, Vijayalakshmi P, Selvi D, et al. Management of Enteritis due to Entamoeba histolytica in a Pup. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2016; 5(3): 12–13p.

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Published

2018-04-21

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2016)

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Review Article

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