Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ehrlichia canis infection rates in Italian dogs by region
By Solano-Gallego, L et al.·Published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·2006·Clinica Veterinaria Privata "San Marco, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular survey of Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma phagocytophilum from blood of dogs in Italy.
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Plain-English summary
A study of dogs in Italy found that 2.9% of dogs in the north, 8% in the center, and 9.7% in the south tested positive for Ehrlichia canis, a type of tick-borne infection. However, none of the dogs tested positive for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, another tick-borne illness. These findings suggest that while Ehrlichia canis is present in certain regions, Anaplasma phagocytophilum is not a concern for dogs in Italy. If your dog shows symptoms like fever or lethargy, it’s important to consult your veterinarian for testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
We investigated the prevalence of Ehrlichia canis (E. canis) (n = 601) and Anaplasma phagocytophilum (A. phagocytophilum) (n = 460) infection by means of real-time PCR from blood of Italian dogs. The prevalence of E. canis in northern, central, and southern Italy was 2.9%, 8%, and 9.7%, respectively. The prevalence of A. phagocytophilum was 0%.
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