Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detecting Ehrlichia canis infection in dogs from Portugal with PCR
By Alexandre, Nuno et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2009·Departamento de Zootecnia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection of Ehrlichia canis by polymerase chain reaction in dogs from Portugal.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Portugal showed signs of illness related to tick-borne disease, and tests revealed that 22% of them had Ehrlichia canis, a bacteria that can cause serious health issues. This was determined using a special test called polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the bacteria's genetic material. If your dog has been exposed to ticks and is showing symptoms like fever, lethargy, or loss of appetite, it's important to talk to your vet about testing for this infection. Early detection and treatment can help your dog recover.
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Abstract
Antibodies against Ehrlichia canis, the cause of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, have been reported previously in clinically ill and stray dogs from Portugal. In this study, the 16S rRNA gene of E. canis was detected by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 12/55 (22%) of dogs with suspected tick-borne disease in the Algarve region in Portugal.
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