Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with tiredness and weight loss diagnosed with three infections
By Haider Abbas et al.·Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases·2023·Department of Pathobiology (Parasitology Section), KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Narowal, Sub-campus of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, Pakistan, IR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Concurrent Trypanosomosis, Babesiosis and Toxocarosis in a Dog: a Case Report
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old dog was brought to the vet because it was very tired, not eating, and losing weight over the past two weeks. Tests showed that the dog had three serious infections: trypanosomosis, babesiosis, and toxocariasis (a type of intestinal worm). The presence of these parasites can be quite dangerous, but with prompt veterinary care, the dog received the necessary treatments to address these infections. The report emphasizes the importance of seeking veterinary help quickly when a pet shows signs of illness.
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Abstract
Background: Among the blood-borne parasitic infections of dogs, trypanosomosis and babesiosis are highly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent and highly pathogenic. Methods: A six-month-old dog was presented with complaint of lethargy, anorexia and loss of body weight over the previous 15 days on October 11, 2021. A full clinical and targeted haematologic and parasitological examination was undertaken. Results: Wet smears were positive for the motile trypanosomes while stained thin blood smears showed large number of extracellular trypanosomes and intra-erythrocytic ring-like inclusion bodies of Babesia spp. A high burden of Toxocara canis was identified on coprological examination. Conclusion: This report describes the clinical manifestation of concurrent infection of haemoparasites and gastrointestinal nematodes in Pakistani dogs, and highlights the importance of prompt veterinary intervention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.18502/jad.v16i2.11807