1. Mixed infection of Bartonella and Eperythrozoon in a dog - case report
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Nihui Shao, Zihan Xue, Rujia Wang, Yonggang Ma, Dong Fang, and Hui Zou
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dogs ,blood baltons ,erythrocytes ,real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR ,diagnosis and treatment ,Animal culture ,SF1-1100 - Abstract
ABSTRACT A March male Golden, weighing 7.6kg, presented with gradual weight loss, high body temperature, depression, poor appetite and thirst, and vomiting before consultation. The results showed that the erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and platelets were lower than the reference values. The diagnosis of mixed infection with haematocrit and eosinophilic bodies was confirmed by real-time fluorescence PCR of whole blood, which was positive for haematocrit and eosinophilic bodies. The dog was treated with doxycycline and ceftriaxone, and the dog fully recovered after 2 weeks with blood transfusion, symptomatic treatment, and supportive therapy. This indicates that the disease can be treated well by a comprehensive treatment approach.
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- 2023
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