A retrospective study of the clinical hematology and biochemistry of canine ehrlichiosis in an animal hospital population in Bangkok, Thailand

Niwetpathomwat, Anuchai; Techangamsuwan, Somporn; Suvarnavibhaja, Siram

doi:10.1007/s00580-005-0587-x

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“…This evidence confirms that thrombocytopenia is the most common and consistent clinical sign of canine ehrlichiosis [5, 7, 50, 51]. Niwetpathomwat et al [52] found, in a retrospective study involving 687 cases with a diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, that thrombocytopenia was present in 93% of the dogs. In addition, the three species of Ehrlichia spp.…”

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Associated Factors to Seroprevalence ofEhrlichiaspp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico

Martínez-Vega

Bolio-González

Rodríguez-Vivas

et al. 2016

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence to Ehrlichia spp. in dogs from Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and the associated factors. Serum samples were obtained from 118 dogs and used in an indirect immunofluorescent assay test for the detection of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. A questionnaire was used to obtain information about possible variables associated with seroprevalence. These variables were analyzed through Chi2 test and logistic regression. Dog seroprevalence of antibodies against Ehrlichia spp. was 64% (75/118). Fifty-two percent (61/118) of dogs had tick infestation which was identified as Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato. Anemia was observed in 36% of dogs. Leucopenia (2.5%), thrombocytopenia (70%), and hemorrhage (14%) were also observed. Thirty-one percent (23/75) of dogs with anemia, 4% (3/75) of dogs with leucopenia, 80% (60/75) of dogs with thrombocytopenia, 17% (13/75) of dogs with hemorrhages, and 59% (44/75) of dogs with ticks were positive for Ehrlichia spp. antibodies. The factors associated with seroprevalence were age (1–3 and >3 years old, OR = 7.77 and OR = 15.39, resp.), tick infestation (OR = 3.13), and thrombocytopenia (OR = 3.36). In conclusion, seroprevalence of Ehrlichia spp. was high in the community of Xcalak and its associated factors were age, tick infestation, and thrombocytopenia.

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Associated Factors to Seroprevalence ofEhrlichiaspp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico

Martínez-Vega

Bolio-González

Rodríguez-Vivas

et al. 2016

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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“…antibodies. The ehrlichiosis/babesiosis concurrent prevalence found in this study (39.3%) was more than twice that was previously reported (17%) in the country [4] and this phenomenon has been reported elsewhere [25, 36–38]. Rhipicephalus sanguineus , the brown dog tick transmits both parasites [37] and this is likely to account for the observed findings.…”

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confidence: 81%

Seroprevalence of Canine Ehrlichiosis and Microscopic Screening for Canine Babesiosis in Dogs in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2016-2017

Dhliwayo

Chihambakwe

Taonezvi

et al. 2019

Veterinary Medicine International

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A cross-sectional study was done to determine ehrlichiosis seroprevalence and babesiosis prevalence in dogs that were presented to selected veterinary clinics in Harare. Sera from randomly selected dogs were tested for antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay while microscopy of peripheral blood smears was used to confirm babesiosis. Overall, 75.2% (88/117, 95% CI: 66.2–82.5) of sera samples tested were positive to Ehrlichia spp. antibodies while the prevalence of canine babesiosis was 47.9% (56/117, 95% CI: 38.6–57.3). Age, breed, and sex were found not to be associated with the two disease conditions (p > 0.05). Most of the dogs with babesiosis (82.1%, 46/56) were also positive to Ehrlichia spp. antibodies. Hypoalbuminaemia (53.8%, 63/117), anaemia (53.0%, 62/117) and thrombocytopaenia (40.2%, 47/117) were the most common laboratory findings. Thrombocytopaenia and hypoalbuminaemia was more pronounced in dogs with babesiosis only while anaemia was more marked in dogs with babesiosis and positive to Ehrlichia spp. antibodies.

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“…[ 13 ], Niwetpathomwat et al . [ 14 ], Irwin [ 15 ], Nakaghi et al . [ 16 ], Srivastava and Srivastava [ 17 ] and Agnihotri et al .…”

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“…[ 18 ]. Increased levels of SGPT and SGOT are indicative of hepatic dysfunction leading to hypoproteinemia in dogs with ehrlichiosis [ 14 , 18 ]. Levels of creatinine increased significantly (p<0.01) in dogs with ehrlichiosis as compared to healthy dogs.…”

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Hematobiochemical changes in ehrlichiosis in dogs of Anand region, Gujarat

Bhadesiya¹,

Raval²

2015

Vet World

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Aim:The present research work was undertaken to study the diagnostic importance of hematobiochemical changes in naturally occurring ehrlichiosis in dogs of Anand region, Gujarat irrespective of their age, breed, and sex.Materials and Methods:Blood samples from a total of 29 dogs of Anand region of Gujarat state were screened for detection of anti-Ehrlichia canis antibodies using Immunocomb® rapid diagnostic kit (Biogal Galed Laboratories, Israel) and subjected to estimation of hematobiochemical parameters by auto hematology analyzers at College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand. Statistical analysis, interpretation and comparison of hematobiochemical changes with scientific literature was carried out in order to understand the pathophysiology of the disease.Results:Of 29 dogs, 18 were positive for naturally occurring ehrlichiosis based on the presence of anti-E. canis antibodies while 11 were negative. Haematology evinced that the mean values of hemoglobin, total erythrocyte counts, platelet count and packed cell volume in dogs with ehrlichiosis decreased significantly (p<0.01) in comparison to healthy dogs. Among differential leucocyte count, mean values of lymphocytes decreased, neutrophils increased, eosinophils decreased and basophils decreased significantly (p<0.05) in dogs with ehrlichiosis in comparison to healthy dogs while statistically non-significant (p>0.05) difference was observed in values of monocytes in dogs with ehrlichiosis and healthy dogs. Among various red blood cells indices, the mean values of mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration increased significantly (p<0.01) in dogs with ehrlichiosis in comparison to healthy dogs. Serum biochemistry revealed significant (p<0.01) increase in serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and creatinine levels as well as decrease in total protein levels in dogs with ehrlichiosis as compared to healthy dogs.Conclusion:Clinical importance of hematobiochemical changes in 18 natural cases of ehrlichiosis in dogs of Anand region, Gujarat irrespective of their age, breed and sex is discussed, which would aid new insights in diagnosis and therapeutic management.

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A retrospective study of the clinical hematology and biochemistry of canine ehrlichiosis in an animal hospital population in Bangkok, Thailand

Cited by 15 publications

References 13 publications

Associated Factors to Seroprevalence ofEhrlichiaspp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico

Associated Factors to Seroprevalence ofEhrlichiaspp. in Dogs of Quintana Roo, Mexico

Seroprevalence of Canine Ehrlichiosis and Microscopic Screening for Canine Babesiosis in Dogs in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2016-2017

Hematobiochemical changes in ehrlichiosis in dogs of Anand region, Gujarat

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