Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Imported hepatozoonosis causing fever and weight loss in dogs
By Arnold, P et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1998·Department of fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Imported hepatozoonosis in the dog: 3 cases].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were diagnosed with hepatozoonosis, a serious infection that caused symptoms like fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, swollen lymph nodes, anemia, and discharge from their nose and eyes. Because this infection often occurs alongside other diseases, it can be challenging to identify. Diagnosis was confirmed through blood tests showing specific cell changes. Unfortunately, the available treatments only provided temporary relief, and the dogs did not fully recover.
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Abstract
Canine hepatozoonosis is presented with 3 cases. The most common signs are: fever, anorexia, weight loss, diarrhea and vomiting, muscle weakness, lymphadenopathy, anemia and purulent discharge from the nose and the eyes. Because an infection with H. canis in the dog is often associated with other infectious diseases such as leishmaniasis, ehrlichiosis and babesiosis, the clinical picture may be dominated by these diseases. The diagnosis is made with the typical inclusions in neutrophilic granulocytes and monocytes. Only short remissions may be obtained with the presently available medications.
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