Epidemiological, clinical and pathological aspects of trypanosomiasis "Mal do Coito"

Authors

  • Renan Paraguassu de Sá Rodrigues Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Marina Pinto Sanches
  • Leticya Lorrayne da Silva Soares
  • Maria Angélica Parentes da Silva Barbosa
  • Laecio da Silva Moura
  • Ronielle Pereira Ribeiro de Sousa
  • Gerson Tavares Pessoa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n4.321-326

Keywords:

venereal disease, equine, protozoal, reproduction

Abstract

The disease known as "Mal do Coito" or "Durina" covers a wide geographic distribution. Although eradicated in some countries, still affects animals in various regions of the planet. Caused by a protozoan of the genus Trypanosoma, Trypanosoma equiperdum species, primarily affects horses, donkeys and mules and is responsible for outbreaks of animal deaths around the world. Transmission occurs directly at the time of copulation between infected animals. Has difficult diagnosis and treatment, prevention is still the best way to prevent the disease in the squad. Prophylaxis is made by isolating the contaminated areas and breeders who have the disease. This study aimed to make an approach about the epidemiological, clinical and pathological aspects of trypanosomiasis "Mal do Coito."

Published

2016-03-02

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Epidemiological, clinical and pathological aspects of trypanosomiasis "Mal do Coito". (2016). Pubvet, 10(04). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n4.321-326

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