A case report of Thelazia infection in a 15-month old heifer in Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria |
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| Authors: | D A Salifu E S Haruna A A Makinde S T Ajayi |
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| Institution: | National Veterinary Research Institute, Parasitology Department, Plateau State, Nigeria. |
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| Abstract: | A case of eye infection in a heifer was reported with bilateral blindness, cornea opacity, excessive lachrymation and nasal discharge. Treatment with 6-10 drops of a 10% solution of levamisole resulted in a complete recovery, a total of 127 adult Thelazia rhodesii being recovered from the eyes. |
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