Prognostic Markers in Acute Babesia canis Infections

Conclusions and clinical importancePoor outcome in acute B. canis infection is indicated by changes in the laboratory profile. Intensive care should be considered for dogs presenting with moderate anemia, severe thrombocytopenia, mild to moderate leukopenia, hyperlactatemia, moderately increased serum phosphate, and triglyceride concentrations, and moderately decreased total serum protein concentrations.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Standard Article Source Type: research