Pathology due to Fasciola jacksoni in Indian elephants (Elephas indicus)


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Authors

  • K P SINGH
  • V K SRIVASTAVA
  • A PRASAD
  • A P PANDEY

Abstract

Fasciola jacksoni recovered from infected liver and lungs were almost round, pear-shaped measuring 10-16 mm in length and 8.5-14 mm in width with ill·defind cephalic and between indistinct shoulders. Infected liver showed haemorchagic tracts, thickening of bile ductules, cirrhotic changes and pseudolo hulations. In lungs, bronchial lumen contained desquamated epithelial cells admixed with fibrinohaemorrhagic exudate.

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Author Biographies

  • K P SINGH
    Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122

  • V K SRIVASTAVA
    Principal Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122

  • A PRASAD
    'Scientist, Division of Parasitotogy, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122


  • A P PANDEY
    Scientist (SG) CADRAD, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh 243 122

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Vol. 64 No. 8 (1994)

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How to Cite

SINGH, K. P., SRIVASTAVA, V. K., PRASAD, A., & PANDEY, A. P. (2013). Pathology due to Fasciola jacksoni in Indian elephants (Elephas indicus). The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 64(8). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/30832