Laboratory findings on a bitch with Ehrlichiosis: Case report

Authors

  • ANTONIO NASCIMENTO CISNE - FACULDADE DE QUIXADÁ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n04a783.1-6

Keywords:

Doxycycline, ehrlichiosis, infected dogs, Rickettsia thrombocytopenia

Abstract

Canine Ehrlichiosis is one of the leading infectious diseases, which affects dogs of all sexes and ages. Transmitted by the Rhiphicephalus sanguineus tick, difficult to eradicate. Infected dogs show nonspecific signs, which will depend on the stage of the disease. The diagnosis for the presence of morulae in the parasitized leukocytes found in blood smears, changes in the blood count, serological tests, or molecular biology. Treatment is based on the use of antibiotics along with supportive therapy, with doxycycline being the drug of choice. Most of the time, the prognosis is favorable.

Published

2021-02-23

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Laboratory findings on a bitch with Ehrlichiosis: Case report. (2021). Pubvet, 15(04). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n04a783.1-6