Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hepatozoon canis infection found in dogs from Campo Grande Brazil
By Ramos, Carlos Alberto do Nascimento et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2015·Faculdade de Medicina Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular identification of Hepatozoon canis in dogs from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 165 dogs in Campo Grande, Brazil, had blood samples tested for a parasite called Hepatozoon canis, which can infect dogs. About 3.63% of these dogs were found to have this parasite. While the study identified the presence of Hepatozoon canis, more research is needed to understand how it affects dogs and how it spreads. If you notice symptoms like fever, lethargy, or muscle pain in your dog, it's a good idea to consult your veterinarian for further evaluation and treatment options.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of Hepatozoon species infecting dogs in the municipality of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Brazil, using blood samples (n = 165) drawn from dogs. The species Hepatozoon canis was identified in 3.63% of the tested animals using molecular tools. Further studies are needed to determine the clinical relevance of this infection and the main arthropod vectors involved in its transmission.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26154969/