A field case of trypanosomiasis

in buffalo at Jibachhas
veterinary hospital
Dr. Jibachha Sah, M.V.Sc(T.U.)
Senior Veterinary physician
Jibachhas Veterinary Hospital R&D
Bharatpur-4,Chitwan,Nepal
Email:vhrtc@yahoo.com
 Trypanosomiasis

Introduction

Trypanosomiases is a group of protozoal infections of

animals caused by trypanosome parasites.
Trypanosoma in Giemsa stain t Jibachha veterinary hospital laboratory
Trypanosoma in Giemsa stain t Jibachha veterinary hospital laboratory
Clinical sign

Anaemia and general loss of condition are the first clinical signs, when
trypanosomes invade and multiply in the bloodstream of the affected
animals.

About one or two weeks later, the sick animals usually have recurrent
fevers for up to three months.

T. evansi infections, the parasites can invade brain, eyes and skin and
clinical signs like nervous signs, discharges from the eyes, oedematous
swellings under the skin can occur.
Treatment

The therapeutic drugs for cattle include diminazene aceturate, homidium

chloride and homidium bromide.