Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tick-borne infections and co-infections in owned dogs in Central
By Chamsai, Tatiyanuch et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2024·Faculty of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tick-borne pathogens,, andco-infection in owned dogs in Central Thailand.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 565 dogs in Central Thailand were tested for tick-borne infections, and about 19% were found to be infected. The most common infection was from one specific type of pathogen, while some dogs had mixed infections from two or three types. Young adult dogs, aged 1 to 3 years, had the highest rates of infection. Infected dogs showed signs like low platelet counts, which can affect their health. Understanding these infections can help veterinarians create better prevention and treatment plans for dogs in the area.
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Abstract
Tick-borne pathogens are transmitted by a wide range of tick species and affect both human and animal health. Understanding the diversity of these pathogens and their co-infection rates in domesticated animals in urban areas is crucial for effective disease management and prevention. In this study, a total of 565 owned dogs in the central region of Thailand were investigated for the infection rate of three genera of,, andinfection using multiplex PCR. The results revealed an overall infection rate of 19.1%, withhaving the highest infection rate (12.2%), followed by(2.5%) and(1.4%). The rate of co-infection was 3%, with mixed infections involving two or three genera. Male dogs exhibited a slightly higher infection rate compared to females, although not statistically significant. Young adult dogs (1-3 years) showed the highest infection rate of both single infections and co-infections. Monthly infection rate indicated variations throughout the year, with co-infection rate significantly associated with overall infection rate. Clinical manifestations in three genera of infected dogs included thrombocytopenia and eosinopenia. The results of this study are useful to design strategies for the management and prevention of tick-borne diseases in the study area.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38628944/