Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jan 2012)

DIAGNOSIS OF PARALYTIC FORM OF RABIES IN A GOAT BY CORNEAL IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE-A CASE REPORT

  • P.V. Tresamol,
  • N. P. Usha,
  • A. Janus,
  • T. S. Rejitha,
  • M.R. Saseendranath

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 43, no. 1
pp. 87 – 88

Abstract

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A case of paralytic form of rabies in a goat and its antemortem diagnosis by direct fluorescent antibody test on corneal impression smears was described. Postmortem examination revealed presence of negri bodies in the brain impression smear and direct FAT on brain samples confirmed rabies.