Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First molecular detection of canine granulocytic anaplasmosis in Japan
By Fukui, Yuichi et al.·Published in Japanese journal of infectious diseases·2018·Komachi Animal Hospital.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of Anaplasma phagocytophilum from a Clinical Case of Canine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Japan was diagnosed with canine granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum. This case is significant as it marks the first time this bacteria has been detected in a dog in Japan. The strain found in the dog was closely related to strains previously identified in field mice from neighboring countries. Early detection and treatment are crucial for recovery, so if your dog shows symptoms like fever, lethargy, or joint pain after a tick bite, it's important to consult your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA was detected from a dog with canine granulocytic anaplasmosis (CGA) in Japan. Phylogenetic analysis of the DNA using 16S rRNA, gltA, and groEL sequences revealed that the strain was nearly identical to A. phagocytophilum detected from Apodemus agrarius (black-striped field mouse) in China and Korea. To our knowledge, this is the first report of molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of A. phagocytophilum from a clinical case of CGA in Japan.
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