A survey on the prevalence of Babesia sp. in wild rats (Rattus tanizumi) of Calamba, Laguna
Date of Publication
1996
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Two hundred samples of field rats (Rattus tanizumi) were collected from Barrio Halang, Calamba, Laguna. Giemsa-stained thin blood films were prepared from each sample for microscopic examination. Prevalence rate was 5.5 representing 11 positive cases with percent parasitemia ranging between 0.4 to 3.6. Microscopic examination of thin blood films showed that Babesia parasites were of varied shapes: in oval, elongate, irregular forms and some of which looked degenerate. Eight (9.1) males and three (2.7) females were found to be infected. Infection was noted highest (24.1) in rats with body weights ranging between 176-205 grams. The data seem to suggest that mature male rats are more susceptible to Babesia sp. infection.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07344
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
38 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Babesiosis; Rats--Infections
Recommended Citation
Comia, G. P., & Recio, C. A. (1996). A survey on the prevalence of Babesia sp. in wild rats (Rattus tanizumi) of Calamba, Laguna. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4144
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1-21-2021
