Iranian Veterinary Surgery Association (IVSA) Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery 2008-3033 06 1-2 2011 08 01 An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid 65 70 3135 EN Ali Asghar Mozaffari Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Parham Razavi Ebrahimi Veterinary student, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Masoud Imani Resident of Animal Obstetrics and reproduction diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran. Journal Article 2013 08 08 Case Description- Hirudiniasis in the subglossal area is very rare. We describe an Iranian cross-breed goat-kid with two leeches’ infestation in his sublingual area.<br />Clinical Findings -The animal was referred to the veterinary clinic with a history of anorexia, teeth grinding and bleeding from the mouth. In clinical examination of the mouth, two leeches observed which attached to sublingual region.<br />Treatment and Outcome - Manual removal by forceps was done and all clinical signs were subsided.<br />Clinical Relevance-Most leeches are bloodsucking parasites which attach themselves to vertebrate hosts, bite through the skin and suck out a quantity of blood. Other than the nuisance effect of their biting, their medical significance is generally minimal<br />  https://www.ivsajournals.com/article_3135_8b8388180314a337c9aa3c5aa8e2f37a.pdf