The first case of Babesia gibsoni infection in a dog in Poland

L. Adaszek, P. Lyp, P. Poblocki, M. Skrzypczak, L. Mazurek and S. Winiarczyk
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L. Adaszek: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
P. Lyp: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
P. Poblocki: Veterinary Clinic, Kosakowo, Poland
M. Skrzypczak: University School of Medicine, Lublin, Poland
L. Mazurek: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
S. Winiarczyk: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland

Veterinární medicína, 2018, vol. 63, issue 5, 225-228

Abstract: Canine babesiosis is a tickborne, protozoal, haemoparasitic disease that can cause varying degrees of haemolytic anaemia, splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia and fever. Babesia organisms are frequently classified as either large or small. All small Babesia infections were previously attributed to B. gibsoni, but molecular analysis and DNA sequencing have revealed that there are at least three small piroplasms which infect dogs. Correctly identifying the infectious agent is important for treatment planning and prognosis. In this report, the first case of Babesia gibsoni infection in a Polish dog is presented.

Keywords: tickborne; molecular analysis; DNA sequencing; vector-borne diseases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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