Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog in Arica Chile with tick disease Ehrlichia canis bleeding and weak
By López, Javier et al.·Published in Revista chilena de infectologia : organo oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia·2012·Hospital Veterinario Puente Alto·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Molecular identification of Ehrlichia canis in a dog from Arica, Chile].
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female crossbred Siberian dog from Arica, Chile, was brought in with severe bleeding from her nose and bruises on her body, along with extreme weakness. The dog had been infested with ticks, which likely contributed to her condition. Blood tests showed a very low platelet count, indicating a serious issue. A rapid test confirmed the presence of Ehrlichia canis, a tick-borne infection. This case is notable as it marks the first reported instance of this infection in Chile, highlighting its potential risk to both dogs and humans.
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Abstract
We report a molecular confirmed case of canine ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia canis. A 10-year old female crossbred Siberian from the city of Arica, which was infested by ticks, presented hemorrhagic manifestations (hematomas and snout bleeding) and prostration. Blood cell count revealed thrombocytopenia (30,000 platelets/ mm³). Immunochromatographic rapid testing for E. canis IgG was positive. Amplification and sequencing of a fragment of the 16S rRNA gen from a blood sample showed 100% homology with E. canis from Perú. This is the first report of E. canis in Chile, an agent with known zoonotic potential.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23282495/