Ten camels showing typical clinical lesions of itching, pruritus, biting and rubbing against objects, alopecia, erythema, keratinization, thickening, corrugations and wrinkling of the skin, exudation and bleeding, fissured skin and scab formation were identified. The skin scrapings were collected from the edges of skin lesions in clean small size plastic jars separately, each duly marked for identification of the individual animal. Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli mites were identified on the basis of their characteristic morphological features. Blood from these camels was collected for Hemato-biochemical analysis at the start of each treatment to find out the effect of mange infestation on the blood physiology of animals. The results reveal that Hb, PCV, TEC showed a decreasing trend than the normal range indicative of anemia in the diseased animals. Among the biochemical parameters, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin was decreased. TLC, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Basophils, Monocytes and AST, ALT, ALKP, LDH, Bilirubin, BUN was increased. Treatment trial was started by dividing the ten camels into threegroups. On Group 1, 40 % concentration of Azadirachta indica was applied, on Group 2, Cypermethrin was applied, on Group 3, 40 % concentration of Azadirachta indica was applied and additionally Injection Ivermectin and Injection Vetade were also given. After some days again blood samples were taken for Hemato-biochemical analysis which showed a satisfactory response in all the groups. The treatment given to the Group 3 was best among the three therapeutic trial groups.

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Dacryocystocele is a rare variant of obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct that results in a fluid-filled, closed sac. It often resolves by the spontaneous perforation of the distal membrane during the early neonatal period, resulting in drainage of the accumulated fluid. If persisting, this benign condition can be usually treated postnatally. If the cysts occur bilaterally, there can be an obstruction to the nasal passage due to their possible intranasal extension and might require surgical intervention postnatally to prevent or treat respiratory distress. Also, it may be a part of a few syndromes, which makes the early prenatal diagnosis very important. In this case report, we present a case of unilateral dacryocystocele reported as early as 26 weeks, 3 days of gestation detected by ultrasound that spontaneously resolved by 33 weeks. This is one of the earliest reported three-dimensional/four-dimensional ultrasound diagnosis of dacryocystocele.

Dyssegmental dysplasia, Silverman-Handmaker type (DDSH), is a lethal autosomal recessive form of dwarfism with characteristic anisospondylic micromelia. We present a rare case of a pregnancy with a history of congenitally malformed fetuses. This is the 8th prenatally diagnosed case and the first in our department. The couple were both heterozygous carriers for a gene mutation causing DDSH. Invasive testing was performed for the ongoing pregnancy to check for the same gene mutation in the fetus. The fetus, now diagnosed as a carrier of the mutation was a boon to the distressed couple. Prenatal diagnosis is important in this type of lethal Dyssegmental Dysplasias to help make an informed decision and accordingly plan future pregnancy. Fetopathological examination and skeletal radiographs are mandatory in order to establish a precise diagnosis. With advances in genetic tests and the availability of specific newer tests, we can provide appropriate genetic counseling for a better pregnancy outcome.