Rabies in 5 Months Old German Shepherd
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: The study was carried out to confirm a suspected case of rabies in Ubakala area of Abia State and to highlight the public health consequences. Place and Duration of Study: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom. Methodology: A 5-month-old-German shepherd drooling saliva was presented in a state of shock, lateral recumbency, with no vaccination history, severe dehydration and anorexia. The history also revealed that the dog was bitten by a stray dog two weeks ago and had been unable to chew or masticate few days before presentation. On the process of clinical examination, the dog died on the examination table. At necropsy the brain was extracted, stored in 50% glycerol and sent to National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom for confirmatory diagnosis. Results: Rabies was confirmed using direct rapid Immunohistochemical (IHC) test by detecting rabies antigen on the brain sample. Conclusion: A confirmed case of canine rabies in Ubakala area of Abia State.
Authors and Affiliations
C. S. Ukwueze, C. F. Orajaka, C. O. Okorie-Kanu, P. P. Mshelbwala, N. Kalu
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP343840
- DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17020
- Views 81
- Downloads 0
Bilateral Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a Renal Transplantation Recipient
Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in monomicrobian culture is rare. Aim: We present the case of a bullous bilateral form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa necrotizing skin infection...
New Onset Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures after Intravenous Tramadol with Ondansetron
Aims: Tramadol hydrochloride is a centrally acting opioid analgesic. Ondansetron is a selective serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonist, primarily used for prevention and treatment of drug-induced and postoperative nausea...
Assessment of the Efficacy and Tolerance of Drepanoalpha® in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Kinshasa (DR Congo): About Ten Cases
Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of Drepanoalpha®, a nutraceutical used in the management of sickle cell disease in DR Congo. Study Design: Drepanoalpha® to ten sickle patients, evaluatio...
Hibernoma at Base of Neck- A Rare Case in a Six Month Old Infant
Hibernomas are very uncommon soft tissue tumors. They are composed of brown fat. They are usually seen in adults in the fourth/ fifth decades according to published literature. Very few cases in Paediatric age group have...
Enucleation with Immediate Tooth Replantation of a Dentigerous Cyst. A Case Report
Dentigerous cysts are the most common type of developmental odontogenic cysts arising from the crowns of impacted, embedded, or unerupted teeth. Surgery is commonly recommended for its elimination in view of the damaging...