1
Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
2
Veterinary student, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
3
Resident of Animal Obstetrics and reproduction diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
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. 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. Treatment and Outcome - Manual removal by forceps was done and all clinical signs were subsided. 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
Mozaffari,A A , Razavi Ebrahimi,P and Imani,M . (2011). An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 06(1-2), 65-70.
MLA
Mozaffari,A A , , Razavi Ebrahimi,P , and Imani,M . "An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid", Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 06, 1-2, 2011, 65-70.
HARVARD
Mozaffari A A, Razavi Ebrahimi P, Imani M. (2011). 'An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid', Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 06(1-2), pp. 65-70.
CHICAGO
A A Mozaffari, P Razavi Ebrahimi and M Imani, "An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid," Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 06 1-2 (2011): 65-70,
VANCOUVER
Mozaffari A A, Razavi Ebrahimi P, Imani M. An Unusual Case of Subglossal Hirudiniasis in an Iranian Cross-breed Goat-kid. Iran J Vet Surg. 2011;06(1-2):65-70.
