Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesia infection outbreak in Dutch dogs in 2004
By Matjila, Tshepo P et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2005·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Autochthonous canine babesiosis in The Netherlands.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
In 2004, an outbreak of a tick-borne disease called babesiosis affected 23 dogs in The Netherlands, causing symptoms like fever and lethargy. Most of the dogs received treatment and recovered, but unfortunately, four did not survive. The disease is caused by a parasite carried by ticks, and the presence of these ticks suggests that babesiosis could become a regular issue for dogs in the area. Pet owners should be aware of the risks and consider tick prevention measures for their dogs.
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Abstract
Outbreaks of autochthonous babesiosis, caused by Babesia canis, occurred in The Netherlands in the spring and autumn of 2004 affecting 23 dogs. Nineteen animals recovered after treatment, whereas four dogs died. Adult Dermacentor reticulatus ticks collected from these dogs indicate that canine babesiosis could become endemic in The Netherlands.
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