Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesiosis in dogs causing anemia and collapse risks
By Irwin, Peter J·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2010·Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine babesiosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with babesiosis, a serious infection that can cause anemia and low platelet counts, may show symptoms ranging from mild illness to severe collapse. This disease is often linked to travel or exposure to other infected dogs. While treatments can help manage the symptoms, they usually do not completely eliminate the infection, and there is a risk of the disease returning, especially in dogs with weakened immune systems. It's important for pet owners to be aware of these risks and consult their veterinarian if their dog shows any concerning signs.
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Abstract
Babesiosis continues to pose a threat to dogs worldwide as a cause of anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a wide variety of clinical signs, ranging from mild, nonspecific illness to peracute collapse and death. Practitioners should be alert to the importance of collecting travel and fight history for a patient and should be aware of new piroplasm species that have been described. Asymptomatic infections necessitate careful screening of potential blood donors using a combination of diagnostic testing procedures. Current treatment strategies for babesiosis often ameliorate the clinical signs of infection, but these hemoparasites are seldom completely eliminated, and when immunocompromised, recrudescence may occur.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20933141/