Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with rabies and Babesia infection causing weakness and vomiting
By J. Habus et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2010·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Dual infection of rabies virus and Babesia canis in a dog: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A young adult Labrador was brought in for hind leg weakness, depression, vomiting, and severe yellowing of the skin and gums. The vet suspected a serious infection called cerebral babesiosis, but the dog did not respond to treatment. Unfortunately, further investigation revealed that the dog also had rabies, which was confirmed after it passed away. This case highlights the importance of vaccination and recognizing symptoms of serious infections in dogs.
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Abstract
A young adult labrador was presented for evaluation of hind leg weakness, depression, vomiting and severe icterus of skin and mucosa. Physical examination and laboratory findings suggested cerebral babesiosis. Unresponsiveness to treatment and unknown vaccinal status aroused suspicion of rabies which was confirmed post mortem.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/2989-VETMED