Molecular investigation and clinical management of Hepatozoon Canis infection in an Indian jackal - a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatozoonosis is a common tick-borne illness reported from all over the world. The infection has been well documented in dogs and cats, and has also been identified in wild canids and felids. India is home to many canid species; however, the incidence of Hepatozoonosis in wild canids is rarely reported. A wide variety of protocols have been discussed for the clinical management of the infection in companion animals; however, the suitability of treatment protocols in wild canids is understudied. The current case report highlights the clinical management of Hepatozoonosis in an Indian jackal and molecular investigation to provide vital insights into the epidemiology of the disease.

Case presentation

A paraplegic Indian jackal was rescued from Melghat Tiger Reserve,

SUBMITTER: Kolangath SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020052 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature