Biometry of Trypanosoma vivax found in a calf in the state of Maranhão, Brazil
Ciênc. rural
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38(3): 833-835, maio-jun. 2008. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Blood samples from cattle presenting signs of anemia, lethargy, weakness and general weight loss were collected. Trypanosoma vivax was detected in the blood smears of a calf. This paper reports the first recorded occurrence of T. vivax in the state of Maranhão, northeastern region of Brazil, and provides the biometrical data of the parasite.
RESUMO
Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de bovinos que apresentaram sinais de anemia, letargia, fraqueza e perda de peso. Trypanosoma vivax foi detectado em esfregaços sanguíneos de um bezerro. Este trabalho registra, pela primeira vez, a ocorrência de T. vivax no Estado do Maranhão, Região nordeste do Brasil, e fornece os dados biométricos do parasito.
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Main subject:
Biometry
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Trypanosoma vivax
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Ciênc. rural
Journal subject:
Science
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Environmental Health
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual do Maranhão/BR
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