Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of Hepatozoon infection in domestic cats in São Paulo
By Perez, Regina Raquel et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2004·Departamento de Parasitologia, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The first report of Hepatozoon spp. (Apicomplexa, Hepatozoidae) in domestic cats from São Paulo state, Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A cat in Brazil was brought to the vet for kidney failure and was found to have a blood parasite called Hepatozoon. Two other cats living in the same home tested positive for the same parasite. This is the first time Hepatozoon has been reported in domestic cats in Brazil. Treatment details were not specified, but it's important for pet owners to be aware of this infection and discuss any concerns with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
Hepatozoon sp. was diagnosed in three naturally infected cats from São Paulo state, Brazil. The first animal was admitted to the veterinary clinic with renal failure. During the hematological examination, gamonts of Hepatozoon sp. were observed within polymorphonuclear cells. Another two cats, which lived in the same house as the first cat, were also positive for this hemoparasite. This is the first report of a Hepatozoon sp. infection in domestic cats from Brazil.
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