| Literature DB >> 24138512 |
Salah Al Izzi1, Donald S Martin, Roxanne Y Y Chan, Christian M Leutenegger.
Abstract
A 12-month-old male neutered mixed breed dog was presented with a history of diarrhea, lethargy, emaciation, polydypsia, and sniffling. Physical examination findings included pale mucous membranes, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal rectal temperature (38°C). Hematologic abnormalities included anemia and thrombocytopenia. Biochemical abnormalities included hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and elevated ALP and ALT activities. A SNAP 4Dx test result was positive for Ehrlichia canis. Babesia canis vogeli organisms were found in the peripheral blood films, while morulae of E canis were not seen. Real-time polymerase chain reaction testing confirmed the presence of both B c vogeli and E canis organisms, and also was positive for Anaplasma platys infection. The dog recovered following treatment with doxycycline and imidocarb dipropionate, with normal hematology and biochemical profiles.Entities:
Keywords: Coinfection; SNAP 4Dx; hemoparasites; real-time PCR; tick-borne diseases
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24138512 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12090
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin Pathol ISSN: 0275-6382 Impact factor: 1.180