Geographic distribution of babesiosis among dogs in the United States and association with dog bites: 150 cases (2000–2003)

Birkenheuer, Adam J.; Correa, María T.; Levy, Michael G.; Breitschwerdt, Edward B.

doi:10.2460/javma.2005.227.942

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“…Similar findings have been documented by Birkenheuer et al (2005) in USA, where an increased incidence of B. gibsoni was recorded as against B. canis vogeli. This is in contrast to a report by Sundar et al (2004) which revealed just 0.08 % incidence of B. gibsoni in Chennai.…”

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A six year (2006–2011) retrospective study of hemoprotozoan parasites affecting dogs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Vairamuthu¹,

Manoj²,

Latha³

et al. 2012

J Parasit Dis

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With the changing global scenario there is effect not only on the human survival but also on the prevalence of existing pathogens and appearance of new infectious agents among animal population. This paper emphasises the need for prevalence studies. A retrospective study for 6 years on prevalence of hemoprotozoans in dogs in Chennai showed Babesia gibsoni the predominant parasite of dogs. Details are discussed in this paper.

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A six year (2006–2011) retrospective study of hemoprotozoan parasites affecting dogs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Vairamuthu¹,

Manoj²,

Latha³

et al. 2012

J Parasit Dis

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“…Six of these 10 dogs were Greyhounds. 31 In the current study, 6.5% of the Greyhounds were reported as having a tickborne disease. Babesia canis (2.6%) infection and Lyme disease (2.5%) were the most commonly reported tickborne diseases.…”

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Results of a Web-Based Health Survey of Retired Racing Greyhounds

Lord¹,

Yaissle²,

Marín³

et al. 2007

J Vet Int Med

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Background: Adoption of retired racing Greyhounds has become increasingly popular during the past decade. To date, research has focused on the physiologic and clinicopathologic peculiarities of Greyhounds but there is little published information on disease prevalence in the breed.Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of disease in retired racing Greyhounds. Animals: In this study, 747 Greyhounds were used. Methods: A standardized survey method was used, and survey responses were collected by an Internet survey. Owners could answer a survey for every Greyhound that they had owned since January 1, 2005.Results: Of the 692 eligible participants, 441 (63.7% response rate) completed surveys for 747 Greyhounds. The mortality rate for Greyhounds within the 2-year period was 15% (113 of 747 died). The most common cause of death reported was cancer (66 dogs, 58%), and the most common type of cancer listed as the cause of death was osteosarcoma (28 dogs, 25%). The most commonly reported groups of diseases or disorders were skeletal (232 dogs, 33%), skin (197 dogs, 28%), digestive (132 dogs, 18%), cancer (94 dogs, 13%), and endocrine (85 dogs, 11.9%). Forty-five percent of Greyhounds diagnosed with cancer and 6% of the overall population had osteosarcoma.Conclusions and Clinical Importance: The results of this study can be used by veterinary researchers to continue to investigate the most common diseases in this population. As more retired racing Greyhounds enter the pet population, the results of this study will help educate veterinarians and owners about the most prevalent diseases in the breed.

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“…Subclinical infection is common in the USA connected to Pit Bull Terriers [164]. Latest research described azotemia and proteinuria in dogs infected with B. gibsoni [165].…”

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Canine Babesiosis: Where Do We Stand?

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Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by protozoal haemoparasites of different Babesia species. Babesiosis is one of the most important globally extended and quickly spreading tick-borne infections of dogs. This comprehensive review gives an in-depth overview of Babesia species currently identifi ed in dogs together with relevant vector tick species and their geographical distribution, life cycle and transmission of parasite. The main mechanisms in the pathogenesis of babesiosis are described and elucidated by recent literature overview. As Babesia infection causes a disease with very variable clinical manifestations, special attention is given to clinical signs, laboratory features and clinicopathological fi ndings. The diagnosis of canine babesiosis by microscopy, serological and molecular methods is reviewed, together with recent advances in mass spectrometry based assays. Accurate detection and species recognition are important for the selection of the appropriate therapy, monitoring and prediction of the outcome of the disease. Finally, guidelines for the treatment and prevention of canine babesiosis are given.

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Geographic distribution of babesiosis among dogs in the United States and association with dog bites: 150 cases (2000–2003)

Cited by 155 publications

References 26 publications

A six year (2006–2011) retrospective study of hemoprotozoan parasites affecting dogs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

A six year (2006–2011) retrospective study of hemoprotozoan parasites affecting dogs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Results of a Web-Based Health Survey of Retired Racing Greyhounds

Canine Babesiosis: Where Do We Stand?

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