Ectoparasites on Rodents – Rats.
Dec 11, 2018 • 1:30 AM UTC
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I am a Medical Doctor in Kerala Health Services Department. Now, I am on deputation to Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) (GOI - DBT), Trivandrum, Kerala as Research Scientist (Epidemiology). My personal interest is in Leptospirosis and Typhus. I also work closely with other scientists who study Influenza, Measles, Diarrhoea, Cholera, Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria and Non-communicable diseases.
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A Rat in a trap. It is euthanized as per AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals Name (required) Email (required) Website Message Submit
The Rat is laid on a table for basic identification and measurements.
The ears are being examined for Ectoparasites
The collected ectoparasites are being put in 70% Alcohol for short-term preservation.
More collections being done.
Transferring the parasites to 70% Alcohol.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
Ticks – through the Foldscope.
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