Have you ever heard of Leishmania? It is a rare parasite shared by dogs and humans that causes leishmaniasis! It can also turn a child from a daily minor illness to a serious illness to death in a short period of time.
Two months ago, MiG was free-range. After entering the city, the owner found that MiG had some red and swollen skin around his eyes and mouth. The careful owner immediately took MiG to the hospital. The following is MiG's medical record book:
Hospital examination
The doctor performed cytological tests after FNA (fine needle aspiration) from the masses around Mig's eyes and mouth, and the following images can be seen.
Preliminary diagnosis
Doctors initially diagnosed Mig as Leishmannia infection.
Treatment plan
Antimony meglumine 100 mg/kg, SC, SID, for four weeks. At present, eating and drinking are normal, spirit is normal, and weight gain is normal.
A little popular science about Leishmania
Leishmania spy generally refers to the trypanosomatidae protozoa of Leishmania, which is a flagellate that can cause epidermal, mucosal and visceral diseases in dogs, humans and other animals. Rodents and dogs are the main hosts of Leishmania, and humans and cats may be occasional hosts.
Leishmania donovani (L. Donovani) is prevalent in China, which can cause leishmaniasis, also known as leishmaniasis.
Form of transmission: The main form of transmission of the parasite occurs through the bite of the'sandfly mosquito '. For these reasons, leishmaniasis is more common in free-range dogs.
Prevention programmes and post-rehabilitation care measures
No matter what kind of disease, prevention is always greater than cure. Insects are small, but impossible to guard against! Deworming is an essential part of your dog's daily routine.
1 Using a deltamethrin-impregnated collar or permethrin, imidacloprid drops are effective against leishmaniasis.
