Babesia bigemina infection in a 14-day old Jersey crossbred calf: a case report

Venu, R.; Sailaja, N.; Rao, K. Srinivasa; Jayasree, N.; Prasad, W. L. N. V. Vara

doi:10.1007/s12639-013-0338-x

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“…Our present study indicates that the serum protein and globulin pattern was significantly altered by babesia bigemina infection. There was a significant decrease in total protein in serum of infected clinical cases and these in accordance with data recorded in cattle [30,31], in calves by [32] and In buffaloes [33][34][35].…”

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confidence: 88%

Studies of Naturally Infected Babesiosis and Its Effect on Some Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Cattle in Qena, Egypt

Saied¹

2017

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Studies of Naturally Infected Babesiosis and Its Effect on Some Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Cattle in Qena, Egypt

Saied¹

2017

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“…The clinical examination of the Gir calf revealed the similar observations as reported by earlier workers (Venu et al 2013;Tufani et al 2009;Bikane et al 2001). Laboratory investigation of peripheral blood revealed suppressed haematological indices.…”

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Traditional versus molecular based detection of a rare occurrence of babesiosis in Gir calf and its therapeutic management

2016

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A 30-day old Gir calf was brought to Veterinary Polyclinic with symptoms of high fever, dullness, dyspnea, pale mucus membrane and haemoglobinuria. Blood sample was collected and microscopic examination of thin blood smear confirmed the case of acute babesiosis. It was further confirmed by polymerase chain reaction that amplified an approximately 410 bp portion of the ssurDNA of Babesia spp. The calf was managed with diminazene aceturate @5 mg/kg (Berenil) intramuscularly followed by supportive therapy including intravenous infusions. The present study reports a rare case of bovine babesiosis, its clinical variants, diagnosis, hematology and therapeutic management.

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“…Calves between the ages of 9 and12 months of age are generally resistant, but calves under the age of 6 month of age are relatively susceptible (9). Symptoms of babesiosis in newborn calves were failure to suckle, a high fever, coffee-colored urine, jaundice, and deep shallow respiration (10). Cattle that recover from the first infections become carriers, which contribute significantly to infectious agent transmission via ticks and flies.…”

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Parasitological and Molecular Detection of Babesiosis in Cattle and Buffalo in West and Central Java

Sawitri¹,

Wardhana²,

Ekawasti³

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Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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Babesia sp are the intra-erythrocytic protozoan parasite causes Bovine babesiosis. Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina are two species that commonly infest cattle. A conventional parasitological technique is commonly used to diagnose Babesia sp. This technique, however, has limitations in subclinical infections. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has a high sensitivity and can identify parasites at much lower concentrations. The goal of this study was to detect B. bovis and B. bigemina in blood cattle and buffaloes from fields using the conventional Giemza Staining Thin Blood Smear method (GSTBS). In addition, the study compared the effectiveness of a single and duplex PCR in detecting parasites. One hundred and ninety-eight blood samples from cattle and buffalo were collected in Bogor (West Java), Pemalang, and Brebes (Central Java). The parasite's existence was determined using a thin blood smear. Furthermore, the PCR assay was employed with primers Bovar 2A and Bg3/4 specific for B. bovis and B. bigemina, yielding amplified products of 166 and 689 bp, respectively. Based on parasitological findings, 14 of 198 blood samples (7.1%) tested positive for Babesia sp. The results of a single PCR demonstrated that 21,21% (42/198) of the samples were positive for B. bovis, whereas duplex PCR successfully identified B. bovis and B. bigemina in 72 samples (36,36%). This finding indicated that duplex PCR is more efficient and cost-effective than GSTBS and single PCR for surveying babesiosis in epidemiological studies.

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Babesia bigemina infection in a 14-day old Jersey crossbred calf: a case report

Cited by 7 publications

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Studies of Naturally Infected Babesiosis and Its Effect on Some Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Cattle in Qena, Egypt

Studies of Naturally Infected Babesiosis and Its Effect on Some Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Cattle in Qena, Egypt

Traditional versus molecular based detection of a rare occurrence of babesiosis in Gir calf and its therapeutic management

Parasitological and Molecular Detection of Babesiosis in Cattle and Buffalo in West and Central Java

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