Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Granulocytic anaplasmosis causing fever and lameness in three
By Cockwill, Ken R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Granulocytic anaplasmosis in three dogs from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, were brought to the vet with symptoms like fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and limping. Blood tests showed low white blood cell and platelet counts, and their spleens were enlarged. The dogs were diagnosed with granulocytic anaplasmosis, an infection caused by a bacteria called Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, and with proper care, these dogs can recover fully.
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Abstract
Three dogs from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan were diagnosed with acute granulocytic anaplasmosis. Fever, lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, and lameness were reported. Lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and splenomegaly were identified in all dogs. Inclusions were identified within the cytoplasm of blood neutrophils, and infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19881921/