Surra

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Protozoal disease
Protozoal disease Surra

Overview

Etiology

Protozoal disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Dogs, Donkey, Goat, Horse, Mule, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

Required

Emaciation

Required

Weakness

Anemia

Required

Generalized edema

Neurologic manifestation

Paraplegia

Paralysis

Convulsion

Pneumonia

Dark urine

Pale mucosa

Ecchymosis

Skin abscess

Corneal opacity

Diarrhea

Muscle atrophy

Keratitis

Meningitis

Lethargy

Petechial hemorrhage

Ocular discharge

Urticaria

Lymphadenomegaly

Diagnosis

Giemsa stained blood smear examination

Wet blood smear examination

Buffy coat examination

Animal inoculation in mice or rats

Mini anion exchange chromatographic technique

Indirect fluorescent antibody test

ELISA

Card agglutination test

Treatment

Suramin

Quinapyramine

Melarsen oxide and cysteamine

Diminazene aceturate

Supportive fluid and symptomatic therapy

Prevention & Control

Detection and treatment of infected animals

Protection from biting flies

Prophylactic treatment of susceptible animals

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