Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detection of Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys in dogs from North
By Cardoso, Luís et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2010·Department of Veterinary Sciences and CECAV·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular detection of Anaplasma platys and Ehrlichia canis in dogs from the North of Portugal.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs in Northern Portugal showed signs of illness suspected to be caused by tick-borne infections. Testing revealed that one dog was infected with Ehrlichia canis, while three others had Anaplasma platys, and one of those was also infected with Babesia canis, another tick-related disease. These findings highlight the presence of these infections in dogs in this region. If your dog is showing symptoms like fever, lethargy, or loss of appetite, it's important to consult your veterinarian for testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
Tick-transmitted rickettsial pathogens belonging to the Ehrlichia and Anaplasma genera can infect dogs and humans. In this study, four dogs from the North of Portugal, in which an ehrlichial disease was suspected clinically, were tested by molecular methods. After DNA extraction from blood on filter paper, a 345 bp fragment of the Ehrlichia/Anaplasma 16S rRNA gene was amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Sequence analysis of PCR products revealed one dog infected with Ehrlichia canis and three with Anaplasma platys. One of these latter animals was co-infected with Babesia canis subspecies vogeli. This is the first report of the genetic characterisation of both A. platys and E. canis in naturally infected dogs from the North of Portugal.
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