Summary
Sheep are partially susceptible toSchistosoma mansoni infection. However, development of worms is slow and they are reduced in size. No anaemia is produced in the infected animals, but a moderate degree of eosinophilia occurs at a late stage. The peculiar pathological lesions observed in the liver of ruminants is recorded and a simple technique suitable for perfusion of adult schistosome worms in large animals is described.
Résumé
Les moutons sont fablement sensibles à l'infection àSchistosoma mansoni. Toutefois, le développement des vers est lent et ceux-ci ont une taille réduite. Les animaux infectés ne présentent pas d'anémie, mais une éosinophilie modérée se produit à un stade avancé. Les lésions pathologiques spécifiques observées dans le foie des ruminants sont décrites, ainsi qu'une technique simple de perfusion de schistosomes adultes chez les grands animaux.
Sumario
Los ovinos son parcialmente susceptibles a la infección conSchistosoma mansoni. Sin embargo, el desarrollo de los parásitos es lento y tambien estan reducidos en tamaño. No se produce anemia en los animales infectados pero si ocurre un grado moderado de eosinofilia en los estadíos finales. Las lesiones patológicas peculiares observadas en el hígado de los rumiantes son descritas y tambien una tecnica simple adecuada para la perfusión de schistosomas adultos en animales mayores.
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Saeed, A.A., Nelson, G.S. ExperimentalSchistosoma mansoni infection in sheep. Trop Anim Health Prod 6, 45–52 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02380748
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