An easy Approach towards Diagnosis of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) through Clinical Examination

Abstract

This case study signifies the diagnosis of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in a buck of discrete breed on the basis of clinical signs and hematology. Case presented to department of Clinics Medicine and Surgery (CMS), University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan with chief complains of anorexia, watery diarrhea, ocular discharge and muco-purulent nasal discharge from last 4 days. Clinical examination revealed high fever, increase respiration, pulse rate and capillary refill time. Blood oozing lesions on gums and swollen lymph nodes were seen. Lymphopenia based on complete blood count (CBC) provided another clue to diagnose the disease as PPR on clinical basis. Treatment was done symptomatically for 7 days with amoxicillin, lactated ringer and somogel. Along with, a multivitamin powder was also advised to add in the feed to tone up the animal. Animal recovered completely on 10 th day after visit. All copyrights reserved to Nexus® academic publishers

Clinical Investigation of Peste des Petits Ruminants Outbreak in Sheep and Goats at Islamabad, Pakistan

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