Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bartonella infection in Iranian dogs and blood test changes
By Samsami, Seagol et al.·Published in Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases·2020·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of 'Candidatus Bartonella merieuxii' in dogs and its effect on hematologic parameters.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Iran was tested for a type of bacteria called 'Candidatus Bartonella merieuxii' that can affect their health. About 12% of the dogs had this infection, which can lead to symptoms like increased white blood cells and lower red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. This means the dogs could be at risk for health issues related to their blood. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring this infection in dogs, especially since it can potentially affect humans too.
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Abstract
Emerging Bartonella spp. infection can result in clinical symptoms such as endocarditis in humans and animals. This study analyzed the genetic phylogeny of the Bartonella spp. circulating in Iranian dogs. Also, this is first study on the relationship of Bartonella spp. and haematological factors from dogs in Fars. Ninety-eight blood samples were collected from the dogs of Fars province, Iran. Two different PCRs targeting rpoB gene and ITS sequence of Bartonella spp., followed by sequencing were performed. In addition, CBC and the differential count of WBC were determined. The "prevalence" of Bartonella spp. was 12.2 % (95 % CI: 5.72-18.68 %) in this population and the sequences matched with a newly proposed species; 'Candidatus Bartonella merieuxii'. A significant increase in WBC due to neutrophilia and decreased RBC, Hct, and Hb concentrations were detected in Bartonella spp. infected dogs. The close contact between humans and dogs, and the zoonosis potential of Candidatus Bartonella merieuxii, emphasize on the need for more studies on 'Candidatus Bartonella merieuxii'.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32544730/