Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Low blood pressure linked to kidney problems in dogs with babesiosis
By Zygner, W & Gójska-Zygner, O·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2014·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Association between decreased blood pressure and azotaemia in canine babesiosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Seven dogs with babesiosis, a serious tick-borne disease, were found to have low blood pressure and kidney problems. These dogs showed signs of azotaemia, which means their kidneys weren't filtering waste properly. The study found that lower blood pressure was linked to higher levels of waste products in the blood, suggesting that the low blood pressure might have contributed to the kidney damage. Treatment for these dogs would typically involve addressing the infection and supporting kidney function, but specific outcomes weren't detailed in the study.
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Abstract
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) was described in canine babesiosis. Hypotension is considered as one of the factors which influence the development of hypoxic renal damage. In this study hypotension defined as mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 80 mmHg was detected in 7 out of 48 dogs (14.6%) infected with Babesia canis. Lower systolic arterial pressure (SAP), diastolic arterial pressure (DAP) and MAP were detected in azotaemic dogs infected with B. canis. Statistically significant negative correlations between blood pressures (SAP, DAP and MAP) and serum creatinine and urea concentrations showed the influence of decreased blood pressure on the development of azotaemia and is probably also associated with ATN in canine babesiosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24724487/