Echinococcus infestation in lung of Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)

Authors

  • Geeta Devi Leishangthem All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
  • Aparajita Choudhury Veterinary Hospital, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal, Noida, UP
  • Khangembam Victoria Chanu College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram
  • Gautam Patra College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram

Keywords:

Echinococcosis, histopathology, lung, Nilgai

Abstract

The present communication places on record an accidental finding” hydatidosis” in a Nilgai that was under treatment for injury to hind limbs but succumbed subsequently to the wound infection. Post-mortem examination revealed a single cyst protruding on the right anterior lobe of the lung. The cystic fluid stained with Gentian violet showed numerous hydatid sand of Echinococcus granulosus. Histopathological observations of the affected lung tissue and cyst wall were suggestive of hydatidosis. 

Author Biographies

Geeta Devi Leishangthem, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi

Department of Pathology

Khangembam Victoria Chanu, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram

Department of Veterinary Biochemistry

Gautam Patra, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram

Department of Veterinary Parasitology

Cyclopia in a still born calf

Published

2020-04-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2

Section

Short Communications

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