Mastitis, which has multiple and complex aetiology, is a common syndrome among bovines and inflicts enormous losses on livestock owners. The mastitis cases are infectious in nature and are usually caused by bacteria, fungi/yeasts and some algae. An interesting case of protracted clinical mastitis in a Holstein-Fresian cow in its third lactation was encountered, with exclusive involvement of Geo...

The recent report on culture and immunochromatographic (ICT) technique for diagnosis of trichomoniasis is interesting [1]. It concludes that “ICT is a simple, practical and reliable alternative to microscopy in laboratory diagnosis of trichomoniasis” [1]. A good diagnostic tool is important for management of trichomoniais [2]. However, the diagnostic property of the test is the important concer...

A five year old male spitz weighing 15kg was brought with a complaint of blood mixed urine and emesis since 2 days. Detailed clinical examination was conducted and samples were collected. Faecal sample did not reveal ova of any parasite. Wet film and blood smear examinations were negative. Hematology revealed decrease in RBC count (2.9 millions/cumm), hemoglobin (5.3g/dl), VPRC (16%) and platel...

In the acute phase and in the chronic forms of Chagas disease, the etiological diagnosis may be performed by detection of the parasite using direct or indirect parasitological methods and by the presence of antibodies in the serum by way of serological tests. Several techniques are easily available, ranging from the simplest wet smear preparation to immuno-enzymatic assays with recombinant anti...

A 30-year-old manual laborer from Karnataka, India presented with intermittent low grade fever and diffuse headache for 1 month. On examination, patient had enlarged supraclavicular and cervical lymph nodes. Patient had positive Kernig's sign and neck stiffness. Motor, sensory and cranial nerve examinations were within the normal limits. Abdominal, cardiovascular and chest examination did not y...

results a total of 600 women were screened for t. vaginalis infection and this infection was diagnosed in 9 (1.5%) and 13 cases (2.1%) using the wet mount and culture methods, respectively. the age and husband occupation were significantly associated with an increased risk of trichomoniasis in the infected cases (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively); other variables, including the patients' oc...

conclusions based on the results of this study, although radiographic findings are not diagnostic in ptb, they are helpful if the assessment associates with the view of clinical manifestations and sputum smears. patients and methods in this retrospective descriptive-analytical study, 376 patients who had been confirmed with ptb were referred to birjand health care center from 2001 to 2006. out ...

background: trichomonas tenax, a commensal flagellated protozoan, inhabits in human oral cavity. this parasite is cos-mopoli­tan and frequently found in patients with poor oral hygiene and advanced periodontal disease. there is only one pub­lished study that rebound the prevalence of this parasite in iran. this pcr based study compared the prevalence of oral tricho­moni­asis in patients with or...

BACKGROUND Trichomoniasis, caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world with estimates of 7-8 million infections annually in the United States and 180 million globally. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for T. vaginalis infection in women who attended the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Kerman...

Mishra K, et al. BMJ Case Rep 2017. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-222008 Description A previously healthy, 38-year-old man presented with non-pruritic rash over his legs and trunk noticed 2 hours back. Examination revealed non-palpable purpura over the limbs and trunk. There was multiple ‘wet purpura’ over the buccal mucosa, palate and tongue (figure 1A). He had mild pallor and direct ophthalmoscopy sho...