Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Anaplasmosis infection and blood changes in dogs in Lahore
By Ghauri, Hammad Nayyar et al.·Published in The Journal of parasitology·2021·Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: MOLECULAR INVESTIGATION AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF ANAPLASMOSIS IN DOGS.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Lahore, Pakistan, showed signs of anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the bacteria Anaplasma platys. Out of 150 dogs tested, 17 were found to be infected, which is about 11%. Infected dogs had lower levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets, indicating they were likely feeling unwell. The study identified factors like tick infestations and poor house hygiene as significant risks for infection. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care, which can help dogs recover from this condition.
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Abstract
Anaplasmosis is a widespread vector-borne disease affecting dogs, and Anaplasma platys is the major etiological agent of the disease. The study examines anaplasmosis molecular prevalence, related risk factors, and alteration of hematological variables in Anaplasma-affected dogs. A total of 150 blood samples were collected from dogs in the district of Lahore, Pakistan. The samples were screened with PCR targeting the 16S rRNA gene of Anaplasma. Sequencing of samples that were found positive after performing PCR was conducted. A questionnaire was developed to collect epidemiological data on subject dogs, and the information was analyzed with a logistic regression model using SPSS. The current study revealed an 11.34% (17/150) prevalence of anaplasmosis in dogs based on PCR detection. Tick infestation, previous tick history, house hygiene, and tick control status were major risk factors linked with disease occurrence. Red blood cell count, packed cell volume, hemoglobin, and platelet count were decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in Anaplasma-infected dogs. Phylogenetically, the 2 isolates of the current study clustered together, and that cluster was very similar to A. platys isolates from India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33844841/