Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Imported canine leishmaniasis in a dog in Romania with weight loss
By Gina Corina TOMA et al.·Published in Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Veterinary Medicine·2018·University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, RO·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Imported Canine leishmaniasis in Romania: a Case Report
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old mixed breed dog recently returned from Italy was brought in for progressive weight loss and skin sores. The vet found muscle wasting, crusty skin, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes, along with severe anemia from blood tests. Further testing confirmed the dog had canine leishmaniasis, a disease spread by sandflies. Treatment typically involves medications to manage symptoms and support recovery.
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Abstract
Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a zoonotic disease considered endemic in the Mediterranean region. Romania is traditionally regarded as a non-endemic country. Considering the zoonotic character of the disease, this study aims to increase the knowledge on diagnostic aspects of CanL. A 2-year-old, mix breed male dog, recently returned from Italy had a history of progressive weight loss and skin lesions. The clinical examination was followed by hematology and serum biochemistry, fine-needle aspiration of lymph nodes, impression smears, VetExpert® rapid test Leishmania Ab, and PCR. The clinical examination revealed muscle atrophy, non-pruritic crusting dermatitis, ulcers, and lymphadenopathy. Hematology showed severe anemia. The serum biochemistry revealed hyperproteinaemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia. Cytological exams evidenced the intracellular amastigotes in macrophages, confirmed by rapid test and PCR. In Romania, under the light of the new case reports, leishmaniasis should be reconsidered from both veterinary and public health perspective.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:002317