First case report on the occurrence of Trypanosoma evansi in a Siam B Mare in Kelantan, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: This is the first case report for the positive Trypanosoma evansi incident in Kelantan, Malaysia confirmed through protozoa detection in a Siam B mare. The horse was presented with complaints of lethargy and inappetence and it collapsed on the day of visit. Normal saline and dextrose solution were administered intravenously, while multivitamins and nerve supplements were given intramuscularly to stabilise the horse before further treatment. Haematological findings showed normocytic hypochromic anaemia and are suggestive of regenerative anaemia. Thin blood smear and examination revealed the presence of Trypanosoma sp., and it was confirmed as T. evansi through molecular identification. The horse was found dead 2 days after and post-mortem was conducted. Histopathology revealed that the hors

SUBMITTER: Mohd Rajdi NZI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8025636 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature