Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and treatment of canine hepatozoonosis in three dogs
By D.M. Aguiar et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2004·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Hepatozoonose canina: achados clínico-epidemiológicos em três casos Canine hepatozoonosis: clinic-epidemiological data in three cases
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed breed dog was brought in showing signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness, weight loss, and muscle pain. The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a parasitic infection called Hepatozoon canis by examining a blood smear. Blood tests showed anemia and changes in white blood cell counts. The dog was treated with a combination of medications, including imidocarb dipropionate and antibiotics, which helped improve its condition.
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Abstract
<abstract language="eng">Clinic-epidemiological data in canine infection by Hepatozoon canis were reported. Apatia, anorexia, prostaction, weight loss and muscle pain were the most-common clinical recognized signs. Blood smear was used as diagnosis method for the detection of H. canis gamonts in the neutrophils. Anaemia, leucocytosis, monocytosis and lymphopenia were observed in the haematological exams. Imidocarb dipropionate associated with tetracyclines and sulfamethoxasole-trimethoprim were used in therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352004000300021