Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blood changes in dogs treated for babesiosis with frozen red cell
By Denysova, Оlha et al.·Published in Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine·2021·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Blood Characteristics in Dogs During Treatment of Babesiosis Using Transfusion of Cryopreserved Erythrocytes
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog suffering from babesiosis, a serious blood infection caused by parasites, was treated with a blood transfusion using cryopreserved red blood cells. This treatment, combined with antiparasitic medication, helped improve the dog's blood health quickly, boosting important blood components like hemoglobin and red blood cell counts. The dog showed signs of feeling better and recovered faster after receiving this specialized care. Using cryopreserved blood can be a valuable option for treating dogs with severe blood issues.
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Abstract
Babesiosis is one of the most common protozoan diseases in dogs, which in the absence of the necessary veterinary care often leads to the animal death. The changes of hematological parameters in dogs during complex treatment of babesiosis and transfusion of cryopreserved erythrocytes were evaluated in the research. Erythrocytes were frozen using 20% DMSO by immersion into liquid nitrogen. Transfusion of cryopreserved erythrocytes together with antiparasitic chemotherapy has been shown to promote rapid recovery of hematological parameters of animal blood (hemoglobin, hematocrit and erythrocyte counts), as well as improves their well-being, promotes faster recovery. Cryopreserved with DMSO erythrocytes can be recommended for long-term storage of blood at cryobanks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.15407/cryo31.04.304