Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesia vogeli infection diagnosed in dogs from Turkey
By Gülanber, Aynur et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2006·Istanbul University·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First molecular diagnosis of Babesiavogeli in domestic dogs from Turkey.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs in Turkey were found to have a blood infection caused by a parasite called Babesia vogeli, which can lead to serious health issues. Blood tests showed the presence of these parasites, and further DNA analysis confirmed their identity. This is the first time this specific type of Babesia has been reported in dogs from Turkey. Treatment for Babesia infections typically involves medications that target the parasites, and early detection is crucial for a good recovery.
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Abstract
Microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears collected from three naturally infected dogs originating from Turkey revealed the presence of large (around 4.5-5.0 microm) intraerythrocytic Babesia parasites in all dogs. DNA was extracted from the three infected blood samples and an around 410 bp portion of the 18S rDNA gene of Babesia species was PCR amplified for subsequent molecular characterization. RFLP analysis of the PCR products suggested the presence of the species B. vogeli in all infected dogs and sequencing of the PCR products from two of the three samples revealed 100% identity among the two Turkish isolates. Comparisons with the equivalent 410 bp portions of the 18S rDNA gene of Babesia species confirmed the affiliation of these isolates to the B. vogeli species. This is the first report and molecular characterization of dog infection with a large Babesia species in Turkey.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16584843/