A herd outbreak of camel pox in Qassim region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Science and Technology
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2007), pp.13-20, 8 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
A camel herd is attacked by the camel pox virus in Eion aljawa, Qassim region, KSA, during February-March, 2005.
Infected animals showed depression, prostration, emaciation and suffered from pruritus.
A morbidity rate of 38% and a mortality rate of 8% are recorded.
Camel calves are most affected.
Macroscopic and microscopic lesions are described.
The changes encountered are typical of pox lesions vis vesicles, pustules and scabs.
Erythema and papules are noticed on the right arm of the herdman.
The findings are discussed and compared with other relevant studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amir, M. Sad& al-Robaish, Turki. 2007. A herd outbreak of camel pox in Qassim region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Science and Technology،Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.13-20.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amir, M. Sad& al-Robaish, Turki. A herd outbreak of camel pox in Qassim region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 8, no. 2 (2007), pp.13-20.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Amir, M. Sad& al-Robaish, Turki. A herd outbreak of camel pox in Qassim region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Science and Technology. 2007. Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.13-20.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 20
Record ID
BIM-388364
