Comparative mild, moderate and severe effects of Trypanosomiasis and Ancylostomiasis on the Haemogram of Local dog breeds

Abstract

Prioritization of zoonotic diseases is very important as it facilitates maximum optimization of resources, greater understanding of zoonotic diseases and implementation of policies promoting collaboration between multi-sectoral disciplines and sectors[1]. Trypanosomiasis, a zoonosis, is a haemoprotozoan disease of domestic and wild animals caused by Trypanosoma, the extraerythrocytic haemoprotozoan parasite transmitted by Glossina spp. and infected meat[2,3]. Canine trypanosomiasis is a devastating disease leading to anaemia, pyrexia, pale mucous membrane, corneal opacity, infertility, abortions and death if not treated[4-6].