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A Rare Case of Oral Papillomatosis in a Goat Kid

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The clinical management and outcome of a case of caprine papillomatosis in a 2-week-old kid goat was reported. Based on the PCR result, contagious ecthyma (CE) was ruled out. Based on the history and physical examination findings, the case was diagnosed as severe clinical case of papillomatosis in a goat's kid. The treatment procedure was administrated with flunixin meglumine (5%) 1.1 mg/kg, 0.5 ml, IM, SID, 3 days, and Penstrep (procaine penicillin, dihydrostreptomycin sulphate) 2 ml and a topical preparation for 5 days to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Also, Vitavet (multivitamin-vitamins A, D3, and B12), 1 ml/10 kg, 1 ml, IM, SID, was administered for 3 days to boost the immune system.

Source: Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2022/1598256

Authors: Mohammed Naji Ahmed Odhah, Bashiru Garba, Chan Xin Wen, Mohd Farhan Hanif Reduan

Institutions: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Thamar University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790