Uveíte associada à infecção por Trypanosoma evansi em cães no município de Uruguaiana, RS, Brasil

摘要: This paper describes the ocular alterations of two dogs naturally infected by Trypanosoma evansi. The animals presented to an ophthalmologic examination, normal Schirmer tear test , negative fluorescein test, chemosis, conjunctival hyperemia, mucopurulent discharge, miosis, corneal edema, intraocular pressure decreased and positive Tyndall effect. In blood smears, trypomastigotes were identified, classified as belonging species T. By results here, it was concluded that there is a necessity performing complete ophthalmological examination in with uveitis, including parasitological specific hemoparasites.