Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ehrlichia canis infection found in dogs in Thailand
By Jirapattharasate, Charoonluk et al.·Published in The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health·2012·Department of Pre-clinic and Animal Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Identification of Ehrlichia spp in canines in Thailand.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in Thailand was diagnosed with canine ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the Ehrlichia bacteria. Blood tests confirmed the presence of E. canis, which can affect the dog's white blood cells and lead to various health issues. While other types of Ehrlichia were not found, the study highlighted the genetic similarities of E. canis strains across different countries. Pet owners should be aware of this disease, especially in areas where ticks are common, and consult their veterinarian for prevention and treatment options.
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Abstract
Canine ehrlichiosis is an endemic parasitic disease widely found in Thailand. The causative microorganism is tick-borne Ehrlichia spp, an obligate intracellular rickettsia residing in leukocytes. Ehrlichia spp in morulae-positive canine blood samples were identified using polymerase chain reaction amplification and direct sequencing of Ehrlichia spp. 16S rDNA 396 bp fragment and 36 of 59 were positive for E. canis. E. chaffeensis and E. ewingii were not detected. Sequencing alignment and phylogenetic analysis showed that 16S rDNA sequences of E. canis strains are 99.1-100% identical among E. canis strains from different countries worldwide. Further studies are required in order to determine new target sequence for genotyping of E. canis strains in the dog population in Thailand.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23077820/