Clinical and some biochemical changes associated with theileriosis in buffaloes

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Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University

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Examination of 101 buffaloes during the period extend from the beginning of March 1999 to the end of February 2000 revealed that thirty four ( 33.66%) animals were infested with Theileria the present study was aimted firstly to demonstrate the specific clinical findings detected in response to infestation with theileria in buffaloes. The second aim was to record the effect of this intracellular blood parasite on the glurathione redox system and some erythrocytic enzymes which refect the function of eryrhrocytes, and also its effect on the electrophoretic pattern of serum proteins. As well as some trace elements concentrations. Clinic examinations of discharge. Enlargement of superficial lymph nodes, dyspnoea, bilateral corneal opacity, progressive anemia and jaundice.

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