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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF BLOOD PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN CATTLE IN ASSIUT GOVERNORATE EGYPT

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Parasitology

Abstract

This research paper presents the epidemiological data and clinical manifestations of blood parasitic infections in cattle. A total of 130 blood samples were collected from animals exhibiting clinical signs suggestive of blood parasitic infection. Microscopic examination of blood smears revealed an overall infection rate of 46.2% among the examined cattle. Theileria sp. infections were found to be the most prevalent, with an overall prevalence of 40%. Babesia sp. infections had a lower overall prevalence of 6.2%, Microscopic examination also highlighted the intracellular localization of Theileria and Babesia parasites within red blood cells. The infected red blood cells exhibited morphological changes, appearing enlarged and distorted compared to unaffected cells. The study analyzed the risk factors for Theileria sp. and Babesia sp. infections in cattle, specifically focusing on age and gender. The prevalence of Theileria sp. infection was highest in cattle less than one year, with no significant difference observed among different age groups or genders. Similarly, there was no significant difference in Babesia sp. infection rates based on age or gender. These results provide valuable insights into the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of blood parasitic infections in cattle. The findings can contribute to the development of effective control and prevention strategies, highlighting the importance of regular surveillance and management practices in mitigating the impact of these infections on cattle health and productivity.

DOI

10.21608/avmj.2024.246898.1203

Keywords

microscopic examination, Blood smears, Theileria sp, Babesia sp, risk factors

Authors

First Name

FATMA

Last Name

KAMEL

MiddleName

ATEA

Affiliation

Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt.

Email

fatmaatea77@aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

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First Name

AHMED

Last Name

DYAB

MiddleName

KAMAL

Affiliation

Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt.

Email

ahmed2015@aun.edu.eg

City

assiut

Orcid

0000-0002-4021-7904

First Name

ABEER

Last Name

KHEDR

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, New Valley, El-Khargah,72511, Egypt. ORCID: 0000-0002-0319-7713

Email

abeer.khder@vet.nvu.edu.eg

City

New Valley, El-Khargah,

Orcid

-

First Name

SALWA

Last Name

ABD-ELRAHMAN

MiddleName

MAHMOUD

Affiliation

Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt.

Email

salwamahmoud@aun.edu.eg

City

assiut

Orcid

0000-0002-0319-7713

Volume

70

Article Issue

181

Related Issue

47069

Issue Date

2024-04-01

Receive Date

2023-11-08

Publish Date

2024-04-01

Page Start

8

Page End

16

Print ISSN

1012-5973

Online ISSN

2314-5226

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https://avmj.journals.ekb.eg/article_348856.html

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1,840

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Publication Title

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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https://avmj.journals.ekb.eg/

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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF BLOOD PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN CATTLE IN ASSIUT GOVERNORATE EGYPT

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28 Dec 2024