Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 2

Concurrent Infection of Sarcoptes scabiei and Balantidium coli in a One-Humped Camel (Camelus dromedarius)–A Case Report

  • Author:
  • E. Tamileniyan, M. Jeevitha, K. Thilagavathi1, Saniya Begum1, A. Latchumikanthan*, J. Selvaraj1, V.R. Kundave, R. Velusamy
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Aug 22, 2024
  • Page Number: 119 to 121

1Dept. of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thanjavur, Orathanadu-614625, Tamil Nadu

Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thanjavur, Orathanadu-614625, Tamil Nadu

*Corresponding author, Email: latchupara2010@gmail.com

Online Published on 22 August, 2024.

Abstract

The presence Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli and Balantidium coli was identified during the microscopic examination of skin scrapings and faecal sample, respectively from a one humped camel. The diagnostic significance, clinical manifestations and zoonotic implications are discussed.

Keywords

Balantidium coli, Camel, Sarcoptic mange, Thanjavur