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Camel (Camelus dromedarius) contagious ecthyma in the Sudan. A case report
O A Ali1, S A Kheir, H Abu Damir
1Central Veterinary Research Administration, Amarat, Khartoum, Sudan.
Revue D'Elevage Et De Medecine Veterinaire Des Pays Tropicaux
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Contagious ecthyma in camel calves presents with inappetance, emaciation, and skin lesions around the lips and nostrils. Negative contrast electron microscopy offers a rapid method for diagnosing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Contagious ecthyma is a significant disease affecting camel calves.
- Clinical signs include inappetance, emaciation, and anemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical and pathological features of contagious ecthyma in camel calves.
- To evaluate diagnostic methods for the disease.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of affected camel calves.
- Pathological examination of tissue samples.
- Negative contrast electron microscopy for diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Lesions were primarily observed around the lips and nostrils, extending to mucocutaneous junctions.
- Pathology revealed vacuolar changes in epithelial layers, ulceration, and hemorrhage.
- Secondary bacterial infections were frequently noted.
- Negative contrast electron microscopy facilitated rapid differential diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Contagious ecthyma in camel calves exhibits distinct clinical and pathological characteristics.
- Negative contrast electron microscopy is a valuable tool for quick diagnosis of contagious ecthyma.