Case Report and Short Communication: Rectal prolapse associated with an unusual combination of pinworms and citrobacter species infection in FVB mice colony

Authors

  • M J Manesh Kumar Small Animal facility, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
  • P Nagarajan Small Animal facility, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
  • R Venkatesan Small Animal facility, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
  • Ramesh C Juyal Small Animal facility, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23675/sjlas.v31i4.72

Abstract

Spontaneous cases of rectal prolapse in a breeding colony of FVB mice were found to be due to infection with Syphacia obvelata and Citrobacter freundii. Microbiology, biochemical and parasitological examination revealed Citrobacter freundii and eggs of Syphacia obvelata. After treatment with antibiotics, antihelminthic drugs and manual reduction prevented further occurrence.

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Published

01.12.2004

How to Cite

Kumar, M. J. M., Nagarajan, P., Venkatesan, R., & Juyal, R. C. (2004). Case Report and Short Communication: Rectal prolapse associated with an unusual combination of pinworms and citrobacter species infection in FVB mice colony. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science, 31(4), 221–223. https://doi.org/10.23675/sjlas.v31i4.72

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Articles