Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesia canis vogeli and Hepatozoon canis found in dogs from Cuiaba
By Spolidorio, Mariana Granziera et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2011·Departamento de Medicina Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular detection of Hepatozoon canis and Babesia canis vogeli in domestic dogs from Cuiabá, Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
Ten dogs in Cuiabá, Brazil, were found to be infected with two parasites: Hepatozoon canis and Babesia canis vogeli. Symptoms of these infections can include fever, lethargy, and anemia, but specific symptoms were not detailed in the study. Out of the ten dogs, six tested positive for Babesia and nine for Hepatozoon, with five dogs having both infections at the same time. This is the first time these parasites have been detected in dogs in this area, highlighting the need for awareness and potential treatment options for affected pets.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to report for the first time infection by Hepatozoon spp. and Babesia spp. in 10 dogs from the city of Cuiabá, State of Mato Grosso, central-western Brazil. A pair of primers that amplifies a 574 bp fragment of the 18S rRNA of Hepatozoon spp., and a pair of primers that amplifies a 551 bp fragment of the gene 18S rRNA for Babesia spp. were used. Six dogs were positive for Babesia spp., and 9 were positive for Hepatozoon spp. Co‑infection of Babesia spp. and Hepatozoon spp. was seen in 5 dogs. Sequenced samples revealed 100% identity with B. canis vogeli, and H. canis. This is the first molecular detection of H. canis in domestic dogs from Cuiabá. Additionally, it is described for the first time the presence of B. canis vogeli circulating among dogs in Cuiabá.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21961759/