A case report of Schistosoma indicum in a buffalo and its therapeutic management

Abstract

Visceral Schistosomiasis in buffaloes is characterised with frequent diarrhoea having loose watery to mucoid consistency and marked dehydration with severe spasms. A she buffalo aged 4 years was presented to the area hospital of Nuzvid in Eluru District with a problem of severe mucoid diarrhoea from 3 days. On microscopic examination of the dung sample, an oval shaped egg with the larval miracidium was observed. The animal was treated with praziquantel @ dose rate of 10 mg/kg body weight orally at three days interval for 2-3 occasions. The supportive therapy was comprised of injectable ciprofloxacin, fluids, haematinics, antispasmodics, ascorbic acid and multivitamin preparations. The animal recovered on administration of Praziquantel along with supportive therapy and the treatment was successful for visceral schistosomiasis in cattle.