Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blood and skin changes in a Shih Tzu-Terrier with severe leishmaniasis
By Mahmooud AHMADI-HAMEDANI et al.·Published in Iranian Journal of Parasitology·2020·Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran, IR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: The Hematological and Biochemical Manifestations of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a Shih Tzu-Terrier Dog with Severe Infection: A Case Report
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female Shih Tzu-terrier was brought to the vet due to significant weight loss, depression, and painful skin sores around her eyes and nose. Tests showed she had a severe infection called cutaneous leishmaniasis, which is caused by a parasite. Unfortunately, despite the diagnosis, the dog's condition was critical, and she was euthanized for humane reasons. This case highlights the serious impact of leishmaniasis on young dogs and the importance of early detection and treatment.
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Abstract
Cutaneous involvement in canine leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania infantum, is the most frequent clinical manifestation of the zoonotic infectious disease. A 4-month-old female Shih Tzu-terrier dog with significant weight loss and depression and chronic erosive skin lesions around eyes and the area above the nose was presented to the Semnan University Veterinary Hospital teaching, Semnan, Iran. The main clinicopathological findings included marked leukocytosis, neutrophilia, left shift, monocytosis, mild hypoproteinemia, and hypoalbuminemia. The diagnosis of leishmaniasis was performed based on the presence of a large number of Leishmania amastigotes in skin Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The dog was euthanized and sent to the autopsy department for further investigation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijpa.v15i3.4213