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    Dirofilaria immitis infection in a three year old doberman: A case report
    (The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, 2011) Ajadi, R. A.; Omobowale, T. O.; Igado, O. O.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Adedokun, O. A.; Nottidge, H. O
    A three-year- old male Doberman that was presented at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with the complaint of anorexia, bloody diarrhea and weight loss was diagnosed with a chronic form of heartworm disease based on the findings at the physical examination which included a complete blood count, liver function tests and thoracic radiography. The physical examination revealed that the dog’s mucous membranes were pale and there was a copious bilateral mucopurulent ocular discharge present. There was subcutaneous oedema on the ventral thoracic region, while auscultation revealed tachypnea and an irregular heart rhythm. The results of the hematology and liver enzyme tests revealed moderate anaemia, which was normochromic and normocytic. There was mild neutrophilia, eosinopaenia and monocytopaenia. Both the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate transaminase (AST) were markedly elevated. Also, the serum albumin concentrations and the albumin/globulin ratio were both markedly lowered. The direct blood smear revealed that the dog was negative for both Babesia canis and Erlichia canis, but positive for microfilaria. The microfilaria was 309 ±30p in length and the anterior and posterior widths were 12±2.4p and 9±1.6ji, respectively. The lateral thoracic radiograph showed that the heart was normal in size, while the pulmonary vasculatures were visible and within normal range. The health of the dog improved following treatment with levamisole and gentaprim. This case confirms the efficacy of levamisole in combination with gentaprim in the management of canine heart worm disease.
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    Parasitological studies on agama lizard (agama agama) in Ibadan
    (American-Euracian Network for Scientific Information, 2011) Omonona, A.O.; Adedokun, O. A.; Adekoya-Gafaar, S.A.
    The parasitological studies of agama lizard (Agama agama) in Ibadan was carried out by selectively picking sixty growing agama lizards of lengths ranging from 22.9cm to 37.5cm (snout-vent length), from five local governments in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. The lizards were dissected for the collection of the worms which were found in the stomach, intestine and rectum. The worms were identified with a microscope. Parasitological variables were presented on tables and summarized as percentages. Strongyluris brevicaudata and Thelandros annulatus were the prevalent parasites. Across the five local governments, Strongyluris brevicaudata had the highest infection rate in Ibadan South East (87.50%) while Thelandros annulatus was highest in Ibadan North (75.86%). The prevalence of infection of Strongyluris brevicaudata was higher than Thelandros annulatus. The entire male and female specimens examined were found to be parasitized. Females had higher intensity of infection in Ibadan North (51.72%), South east (54.68%) and North west (53.57%) while the male had the highest infection rate in only two local governments, Ibadan North East (48.44%) and Ibadan South West (49.15%).
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    The zoonotic implications of pentastomiasis in the royal python [python regius)
    (Ghana Medical Journal, 2010-09) Ayinmode, A. B.; Adedokun, O. A.; Aina, A.; Taiwo, V.
    Pentastomes are worm-like endoparasites of the phylum Pentastomida found principally in the respiratory tract of reptiles, birds, and mammals. They cause a zoonotic disease known as pentastomiasis in humans and other mammals. The autopsy of a Nigerian royal python (Python regius) revealed two yellowish- white parasites in the lungs, tissue necrosis and inflammatory lesions. The parasite was confirmed to be Armillifer spp (Pentastomid); this is the first recorded case of pentastomiasis in the royal python (Python regius) in Nigeria. This report may be an alert of the possibility of on-going zoonotic transmission of pentastomiasis from snake to man, especially in the sub-urban/rural areas of Nigeria and other West African countries where people consume snake meat
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    A case of eperythrozoonosis in royal python (Python requis) in zoological garden in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2010-12) Sonibare, A. O.; Kumshe, H. A; Adejinmi, J. O.; Ajuwape, A. T. P.; Adedokun, O. A.; Adedokun, R. A. M.; Ayoade, G.O.; Akinboye, G.B.
    Eperythrozoonosis in Royal python reported. Clinical observations included dullness, paleness and jaundiced mucous membrane. Parasitological examination revealed rickettsiae, Eperythrozoon. Stressful condition associated with Royal python in captivity resulted in lower immunity and development of evident infection. Routine screening of Royal Python's prey to prevent transfer of ticks by contact is advocated.