A CASE REPORT ON DIAGNOSIS OF LISTERIOSIS BASED ON RESPONSE ON TREATMENT

Abstract

Listeriosis is a sporadic bacterial infection that affects a wide range of animals, including people and birds. Case of listeriosis found in goats as well. It is seen worldwide, more frequently in temperate and colder climates. There is a high incidence of intestinal carriers. Encephalitis or meningoencephalitis in adult ruminants is the most frequently recognized form. In this study a Jummuna pari male goat was tentatively diagnosed as having listeriosis based on presenting clinical signs. The patient was successfully treated with crystalline penicillin and dexamethasone in the S.A. Q. Teaching veterinary Hospital, CVASU