First description of natural Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys infections in dogs from Argentina.
Abstract
Bacteria belonging to the Anaplasmataceae family are vector transmitted agents that affect a variety of vertebrate hosts including the tick-borne pathogens Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys, which cause canine monocytic ehrlichiosis and cyclic thrombocytopenia, respectively. These two infections, typically reported from tropical and sub-tropical regions, have not been previously reported in dogs from Argentina. A total of 86 blood samples from dogs with suspected rickettsial disease and 28 non-suspected dogs were studied. Analysis included evaluation of hematological findings, PCR for Ehrlichia...
Source: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. - December 26, 2012 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Eiras DF, Craviotto MB, Vezzani D, Eyal O, Baneth G Tags: Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis Source Type: research
