Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesia gibsoni infection in North Carolina dogs and symptoms
By Birkenheuer, A J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Department of Companion Animal and Special Species Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Babesia gibsoni infections in dogs from North Carolina.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in North Carolina was found to be infected with Babesia gibsoni, a parasite that can cause serious health issues like severe anemia and low platelet counts. Interestingly, none of these dogs had traveled to areas where the disease is typically found, indicating that the infection is spreading locally. Unfortunately, the treatments given to eliminate the parasite were not successful, leaving the infected dogs still carrying the organism. Pet owners should be aware of this emerging health concern in their area.
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Abstract
The recognition of canine babesiosis in North Carolina caused by Babesia gibsoni documents the expansion of the previously reported endemic area of this disease. Clinical signs ranged from severe hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia to subclinical infections. No infected dogs had traveled to endemic areas. Antibabesial treatment failed to eradicate the organism from infected dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10102180/