Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and recovery of granulocytic anaplasmosis in hunting dogs
By Teodorowski, O et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2021·"Teodorowscy" Veterinary Clinic in Mikoł·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical course of granulocytic anaplasmosis in hunting dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 53 hunting dogs in Poland showed signs of granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne infection caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The dogs presented with symptoms like extreme tiredness, lack of appetite, and fever, along with low platelet counts and other lab abnormalities. Most of the dogs, 51 out of 53, recovered after treatment, but unfortunately, two dogs with neurological symptoms did not survive. This case highlights the importance of considering tick-borne infections in hunting dogs, especially those showing these symptoms.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze cases of granulocytic anaplosmosis diagnosed in 53 hunting dogs in Poland. Medical records of dogs naturally infected with Anaplasma phagocytophilum were retrospectively evaluated with regard to clinical signs and laboratory abnormalities at the time of presentation, therapy and course of disease. The most common clinical signs in A. phagocytophilum-positive dogs included in the study were lethargy (100%), inappetence (94%) and fever (92.5%). Thrombocytopenia was the most common laboratory abnormality (100%), followed by a drop in haematocrit level (79.3%) and increased AST activity (75.5%). Of the 53 infected dogs, 51 (96%) recovered and two dogs (with neurological symptoms) died. Analysis of these cases indicates that A. phagocytophilum infection must be considered in differential diagnosis in dogs living in Poland, especially in hunting dogs with thrombocyto- penia and Ixodes ricinus tick invasions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34250769/