Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with two blood infections treated successfully
By Premni Elias et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2005·Department of Clinical Medicine College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Mannuthy , Thrissur -680561, IN
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Original publication title: CONCURRENT INFECTION OF EHRLICHIA CANIS AND HAEMBARTONELLA CANIS IN A DOG-A CASE REPORT
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old Rottweiler puppy was brought in with symptoms of weakness and low platelet counts due to infections from Ehrlichia canis and Haemobartonella canis. The vet diagnosed the puppy by identifying the bacteria in its blood. Treatment included oxytetracycline, an antibiotic, along with supportive care. The puppy responded well to the treatment and showed improvement.
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Abstract
A case of concurrent infection of Ehrlichia canis and Haemobartonella canis is reported in a Rottweiller pup aged seven months. The diagnosis was based on demonstration of Haemobartonella canis in R.BC's and. thrombocytopaenia. The animal was successfully treated with oxytetracycline and supportive therapy.
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