Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple tick-borne infections found in dogs and ticks in Brazil
By Gonçalves, Luiz Ricardo et al.·Published in Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria·2014·Departamento de Patologia Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Study on coinfecting vector-borne pathogens in dogs and ticks in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs in Brazil were found to have multiple infections from tick-borne diseases, showing symptoms that weren't specific enough to pinpoint the exact issue. Blood tests revealed the presence of several pathogens, including Ehrlichia canis, Hepatozoon canis, and Leishmania infantum. This situation emphasizes the importance of thorough testing when dogs show vague signs of illness, as they could be suffering from more than one infection at a time. Treatment options would depend on the specific infections identified, so it's crucial for pet owners to consult their veterinarian for proper diagnosis and care.
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Abstract
Since dogs presenting several vector borne diseases can show none or nonspecific clinical signs depending on the phase of infection, the assessment of the particular agents involved is mandatory. The present study aimed to investigate the presence of Babesia spp., Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp., Hepatozoon spp. and Leishmania spp. in blood samples and ticks, collected from two dogs from Rio Grande do Norte showing suggestive tick-borne disease by using molecular techniques. DNA of E. canis, H. canis and L. infantum were detected in blood samples and R. sanguineus ticks collected from dogs. Among all samples analyzed, two showed the presence of multiple infections with E. canis, H. canis and L. infantum chagasi. Here we highlighted the need for molecular differential diagnosis in dogs showing nonspecific clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25271465/