e-ISSN 2231-8542
ISSN 1511-3701
M. Zamri Saad, U. Chulan, W.T. Wong
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 1984
Keywords: Platynosomiasis; Cat.
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Platynosomum fastosum infestation in a cat with clinical manifestation is described. The cat showed anorexia, laboured breathing and generalised oedema. The most prominent autopsy findings were hydroperitoneum, hydrothorax and an enlarged, firm and distorted liver. Histologically, there were hyperplasia of bile duct mucosa and fibrosis o f bile ductular wall with fluk es in the lumen. The cat died o f respiratory embarrassment resulting from hydro thorax probably as a complication o f the liver condition.
ISSN 1511-3701
e-ISSN 2231-8542