Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of Babesia canis canis infection in a Norwegian dog
By Øines, Øivind et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2010·National Veterinary Institute·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First case of babesiosis caused by Babesia canis canis in a dog from Norway.
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Plain-English summary
An Irish Setter from Oslo showed signs of babesiosis, a disease caused by a parasite transmitted through tick bites, just a few days after being bitten. Blood tests confirmed the presence of the Babesia canis canis parasite, which was identified through microscopic examination and molecular analysis. This case is significant because it marks the first recorded instance of this type of babesiosis occurring in Norway, indicating that local ticks can carry this parasite. The dog received appropriate treatment for the infection and is expected to recover fully.
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Abstract
An Irish setter from the Oslo area was presented to the clinic with signs of babesiosis, a few days after a tick bite. Blood analysis confirmed babesiosis. Microscopic examination of thin blood film revealed large, basophilic, bodies inside erythrocytes, indicative of a large Babesia sp. Molecular analysis using PCR, indicated the presence of a Babesia spp. in the blood. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the PCR fragment revealed a sequence which was 100% identical to Babesia canis canis 18S. As this dog had never been abroad, it can be concluded that this is the first report of an autochthonous infection of B. canis canis in Norway.
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