Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog on Vancouver Island treated for Anaplasma infection
By Lester, Sally J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Central Laboratory for Veterinarians Ltd·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection (granulocytic anaplasmosis) in a dog from Vancouver Island.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever from Vancouver Island was brought to the vet because he was lethargic, seemed unwell, and had trouble walking. Tests showed he had an infection called canine anaplasmosis, caused by a bacteria called Anaplasma phagocytophilum. After starting treatment with tetracycline, the dog began to recover and his symptoms improved.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever had nonspecific clinical signs that included lethargy, malaise, and difficult ambulation. The dog was native to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and had never left this area. Morulae were identified in polymorphonuclear cells. Serologic studies and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing confirmed canine anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The dog recovered after treatment with tetracycline.
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