Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Disseminated intravascular coagulation in dog with Leishmania
By Honse, Carla O et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2013·Laborató, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated intravascular coagulation in a dog naturally infected by Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male mongrel dog from Brazil was diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a serious condition that affects blood clotting, after being infected with the Leishmania parasite. The dog showed changes in blood tests that indicated problems with clotting and bleeding. DIC is a rare complication of leishmaniasis in dogs, and it can be linked to various immune and disease-related factors. Treatment details were not specified, but managing the underlying infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired disorder characterized by the activation of intravascular coagulation and excessive fibrin formation. It always occurs in association with other clinical conditions, including parasitic diseases. DIC has been described as a unusual complication in human and canine visceral leishmaniasis. CASE PRESENTATION: DIC was found in a seven-year-old male mongrel dog naturally infected by Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi. Haemostasis parameters demonstrated changes in primary and secondary haemostasis and fibrinolysis. CONCLUSION: DIC is a unusual condition described in canine visceral leishmaniasis and it seems to be associated with several immunological and pathological mechanisms involved in the disease.
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