Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prevalence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in equines and camels in the Punjab region, Pakistan.
- Journal:
- Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Ul Hasan, Murtaz et al.
- Affiliation:
- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Abstract
A cross-sectional study has been carried out in order to determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma evansi infection in susceptible hosts in the Punjab region (Pakistan). A total of 170 equines and 150 dromedary camels were examined. Five (3.3%) and 6 (4%) camels were positive at parasitological and serological examination, respectively. None of the equines tested positive at any method. These results seem to indicate that T. evansi infection has a relatively low prevalence in the Punjab region. However, efforts must be done in order to establish control measures in affected herds and avoid dissemination of the disease.
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