Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First confirmed case of equine granulocytic anaplasmosis in Croatia
By Jelena Gotić et al.·2017·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: A first case of equine granulocytic anaplasmosis in Croatia - a case report
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare in Croatia was brought in showing signs of depression, unsteady walking, high fever, pale gums, and swollen limbs. Blood tests revealed low red and white blood cell counts, but no visible parasites. A specific test confirmed she had equine granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne illness. The mare was treated with oxytetracycline for a week, and she recovered quickly. This case highlights the importance of considering this disease in similar situations.
Abstract
We report on the first confirmed case of equine granulocytic anaplasmosis in Croatia. Physical examination of a diseased mare at admission revealed depression, ataxia, high fever, pale mucous membranes and limb edema. A hematology profile showed mild anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia, with no blood parasites or inclusions visual in the blood smear, while PCR detected specific DNA of Anaplasma phagocytophilum. the mare was treated with oxytetracycline for seven consecutive days, which resulted in a rapid recovery. Equine granulocytic anaplasmosis is a “newly” recognized disease in southeastern Europe, and should be considered as a major differential diagnosis in similar cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9a4b169e26848a7cd72c2a69d67e7797e9759dff