Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First molecular proof of infection in a Bulgarian Labrador dog
By Gospodinova, Krasimira et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2024·Department of Veterinary Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First molecular evidence ofinfection in a dog (Labrador retriever) from Bulgaria.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female Labrador retriever from Bulgaria was diagnosed with a tick-borne infection after showing symptoms that prompted her owner to seek veterinary care. The vet conducted various tests, including blood work and specialized tests, to confirm the diagnosis. This case is notable as it represents the first documented instance of this particular infection in dogs in Bulgaria. Treatment details were not specified, but prompt veterinary attention is crucial for managing tick-borne diseases in pets.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: In recent years, the One Health approach and vector-borne diseases have become an increasingly topical problem around the world. In addition, climate change has a significant impact on zoonoses and public health. We present a case report of tick-borne disease in a dog. CASE DESCRIPTION: A clinical case ofinfection in a 10-year-old female dog (Labrador retriever) is described. Clinical, hematological, biochemical, serological, cytological, and polymerase chain reaction tests supporting the diagnosis have been performed. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report offrom Bulgaria. This report adds to the overall knowledge ofspp. in our country and the region of Southeastern Europe.
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