An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid

Authors

  • Ali Asghar Mozaffari Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
  • Masoud Imani Resident of Animal Obstetrics and reproduction diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Parham Razavi Ebrahimi Veterinary student, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Abstract:

Case Description- Hirudiniasis in the subglossal area is very rare. We describe an Iranian cross-breed goat-kid with two leeches’ infestation in his sublingual area. Clinical Findings -The animal was referred to the veterinary clinic with a history of anorexia, teeth grinding and bleeding from the mouth. In clinical examination of the mouth, two leeches observed which attached to sublingual region. Treatment and Outcome - Manual removal by forceps was done and all clinical signs were subsided. Clinical Relevance-Most leeches are bloodsucking parasites which attach themselves to vertebrate hosts, bite through the skin and suck out a quantity of blood. Other than the nuisance effect of their biting, their medical significance is generally minimal  

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volume 06  issue 1-2

pages  65- 70

publication date 2011-08-01

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