Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Molecular and serological evidence for Anaplasma platys and Babesia sp. infection in a dog, imported in Belgium, from Southern Spain.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Heyman, P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Queen Astrid Military Hospital
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This case report describes a dog suffering from a co-infection with Babesia and Anaplasma parasites. Anaplasma platys was found to be responsible for the anaplasmosis by molecular biology techniques, while microscopical and serological evidence was found for a coexistent babesiosis, although this could not be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Moreover, the possible risk of import of exotic pathogens is highlighted.
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