Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Malarone treatment helps dogs with Babesia gibsoni infection
By Iguchi, Aiko et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2014·Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of Malarone(®) in dogs naturally infected with Babesia gibsoni.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 8 dogs infected with Babesia gibsoni, a parasite that can cause anemia and other health issues, were treated with Malarone, a medication used to combat this infection. Most dogs showed improvement in their symptoms shortly after starting the treatment, but 3 out of 4 dogs treated with Malarone alone had a relapse of the infection. When Malarone was combined with doxycycline, relapses were less common. Although the dogs that relapsed responded well to further treatment, one dog continued to have issues despite multiple treatments. Malarone can be effective for treating the initial stages of this infection, but additional treatments may be necessary for some dogs.
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Abstract
The efficacy of Malarone(®) alone and in combination with doxycycline (DOXY) against Babesia gibsoni infections was examined in 8 dogs. In all dogs except one treated with Malarone(®), parasitemia decreased, and anemia improved soon after initiation of treatment. However, 3 of 4 dogs treated with Malarone(®) relapsed, and relapse was inhibited in 2 of 4 dogs treated with Malarone(®) and DOXY. All relapsed dogs responded well to the second treatment, but 1 dog relapsed again and did not respond to the third treatment. Malarone(®) may be useful for acute stage of B. gibsoni infections, and at least second repeating treatment might be effective.
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