Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with generalized hair loss and skin vasculitis from babesiosis
By Tasaki, Yumi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2013·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Generalized alopecia with vasculitis-like changes in a dog with babesiosis.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old female Satsuma dog was brought in for severe hair loss and skin problems, including redness, crusting, and painful areas on her body and ears. Despite treatment with antibiotics and steroids, her condition didn't improve, and she also developed anemia. Tests revealed she had a blood infection caused by Babesia gibsoni, so she was treated with specific medications to target this infection. After treatment, her skin and anemia got better, but the issues returned when the medication was stopped.
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Abstract
A locally bred, 12-year-old, intact female Satsuma dog presented with generalized alopecia. Erythema, crusts and desquamation were observed primarily on the truck. Papules and erosions were present in the pinnae, and there were multiple areas of skin necrosis on the right forelimb. The cutaneous lesions had not responded to treatment with systemic antibiotics and prednisolone. The dog also had progressive anemia. Babesia gibsoni was detected in the blood, and the dog was treated with antiprotozoal agents. The skin lesions and anemia improved, but relapsed after the treatment was discontinued. Histopathological examination of skin biopsies revealed findings suggestive of early leukocytoclastic vasculitis or ischemic vasculopathy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23676299/