Galoncus perniciosus-associated death in a wild Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris)

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2015
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The tiger (Panthera tigris), which is the largest liv- ing feline, is waging a grim battle for survival, with only less than 2300 left out in the wild. Information on the cause of death of every single tiger is important, as it will help in de- vising suitable conservation measures. However, most of the deaths reported in the wild are due to ‘unknown etiology’ and repoits on infectious causes are almost absent, The present paper describes the death of a wild tiger, associated with in- fection of the submucosal hookworm of large felines, Galoncus perniciosus. Necropsy revealed that the small intes- tinal serosa was congested with extensive paint-brush haemorrhages for the most part.
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TNV_EJWR_2015_1-5
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Veterinary Science
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