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South Asian Research Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SARJAMS)
Volume-2 | Issue-05
Review Article
Review on Bovine Schistosomiasis and Its Associated Risk Factors
Banchiayehu Atanew Demlew, Asfaw Kelemu Tessma
Published : Oct. 23, 2020
DOI : 10.36346/sarjams.2020.v02i05.001
Abstract
Schistosome is a treamatode, snail-born parasitic of circulatory system in domestic animals and man. Ruminants are usually infected with cercariae by active penetration of the unbroken skin. It is an economically important disease caused by several Schistosoma species and results in economic losses through mortality and morbidity. The geographical distribution of Schistosoma species infecting cattle are mainly determined by the distribution of their respective intermediate host snails. The disease affects rural communities particularly those who depend upon irrigation to support their agriculture and drink contaminated water. Effective transmission of schistosomiasis occurs when the schistosome parasites, the aquatic snail hosts and the human or animal definitive hosts meet in space and time in surface water. The pathological changes with the disease are attributed by the adult parasite, cercaria and the eggs of the parasite. Health education, chemotherapy, environmental and biological control as well as provision of clean water have an innumerable role in the control activity of the disease. The use of traditional medicines in the treatment of schistosomiasis are economically important and a growing concern. There are various types of plants like Phytoplacca dodecandora (Endod) is the most widely used anti molluscicidal properties with minimal side effects used by developing countries and continuous to be used in the modern world. Diagnosis is based primarily on the clinico pathological pictures, parasitological techniques, post mortem findings, Serological techniques and Molecular diagnostic techniques .The most effective way to control cattle Schistosomiasis in endemic areas is to prevent contact between the animals and the parasite. Awareness creation about the disease, destruction of the snail intermediate host population at their breeding sites, either by chemical or biological methods may be considered as a recommendation to prevent the occurrence of bovine schistosomiasis.

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