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ArticleActa parasitologica2024

Acute Respiratory Syndrome Mimicking Shipping Sickness in Theileria buffeli Infected Buffalo Calf.

Varghese Raina, Y Ajith, Sasi Adithya, S Anandu, N Athira, K S Athira, P Preena, K Vinodkumar, K Mathew Manju, C S Mahima and 9 more

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Varghese Raina *Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
Y Ajith *Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India. ajithy@kvasu.ac.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7691-9986
Sasi AdithyaTeaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
S AnanduDivision of Parasitology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, 243122, India.
N AthiraTeaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
K S AthiraTeaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
P PreenaDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
K VinodkumarDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
K Mathew ManjuDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
C S MahimaCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
Jose AkshayaCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
B Bruce AlbyCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
Ayshin NafisCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
A ArshanaCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
Joby TiniCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
P Asok AnanduCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
Gopinath DeviRegional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Kangra District, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India.
George ArunDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.
S AjithkumarTeaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680651, India.

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Science and Engineering Research Board SRG/2022/000837
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Abstract

Benign theileriosis, caused by the members of the Theileria orientalis complex, can develop fatal clinical outbreaks characterized by acute respiratory manifestation in stressful conditions. This report describes the molecular diagnosis and clinical management of a recently transported buffalo calf with severe Theileria buffeli infection and associated acute pneumonia. A five-month-old male buffalo calf having an inter-state travel history three days back was presented with pyrexia, anorexia, weakness, mucoid rhinorrhoea, dyspnoea and diarrhoea from the day of procurement. The history and physical examination revealed a clinical presentation similar to shipping fever. Whereas, severe parasitemia of Theileria spp. with anaemia, thrombocytopenia and granulopenia were evident on laboratory investigation. The Theileria spp. infection was confirmed by PCR method using specific primers and the authentication was made by detailed sequence analysis. The small subunit rRNA was amplified using universal apicomplexan primers and the phylogenetic analysis was carried out for further characterisation. The animal was stabilized by steroid nebulization therapy and the specific chemotherapy was instigated using buparvaquone and sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim combination. Supportive medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines, antidiarrhoeals and vitamins were provided symptomatically. The animal showed a good response to therapy and recovered from parasitemia by day 10 and the molecular clearance was later confirmed on day 70 of therapy. The present case of Theileria buffeli infected buffalo calf with acute respiratory signs points towards the possible hemoparasitic outbreaks in transport-stressed animals with the signs of shipping fever-associated syndrome.

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BuffaloesTheileriaTheileriasisAnimalsAntiprotozoal AgentsDiagnosis, DifferentialMaleNaphthoquinonesPhylogenyPolymerase Chain ReactionTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug CombinationAntiprotozoal AgentsbuparvaquoneNaphthoquinonesTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug CombinationBenign theileriosisBubalinePneumoniaShipping feverStressTransportation

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