Canine babesiosis in Austria in the 21st century – A review of cases

Joachim, Anja; Unterköfler, Maria Sophia; Strobl, Anja; Bakran-Lebl, Karin; Fuehrer, Hans‐Peter; Leschnik, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100820

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“…In a study conducted in Nigeria, the wet season, which is associated with increased tick activity, was linked to an increased risk of infection with B. vogeli in comparison to the dry season (OR = 2.08) [ 244 ]. Similar observations have been made in Europe, where most B. canis infections have been detected in dogs during spring and autumn [ 143 , 323 ]. The study in Nigeria also revealed that the risk of infection was lower in dogs younger or older than dogs in the 12-to-36-month age group [ 244 ].…”

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Canine Babesiosis Caused by Large Babesia Species: Global Prevalence and Risk Factors—A Review

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Canine babesiosis is a disease caused by protozoan pathogens belonging to the genus Babesia. Four species of large Babesia cause canine babesiosis (B. canis, B. rossi, B. vogeli, and the informally named B. coco). Although canine babesiosis has a worldwide distribution, different species occur in specific regions: B. rossi in sub-Saharan Africa, B. canis in Europe and Asia, and B. coco in the Eastern Atlantic United States, while B. vogeli occurs in Africa, southern parts of Europe and Asia, northern Australia, southern regions of North America, and in South America. B. vogeli is the most prevalent large Babesia species globally. This results from its wide range of monotropic vector species, the mild or subclinical nature of infections, and likely the longest evolutionary association with dogs. The most important risk factors for infection by large Babesia spp. include living in rural areas, kennels or animal shelters, or regions endemic for the infection, the season of the year (which is associated with increased tick activity), infestation with ticks, and lack of treatment with acaricides.

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