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Canine dirofilariasis and concurrent tick-borne transmitted diseases in Bangkok, Thailand

Canine dirofilariasis and concurrent tick-borne transmitted diseases in Bangkok, Thailand A retrospective study in dogs presented to the Chulalongkorn Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, from January 2001 to December 2003 was carried out. A total of 917 dogs were diagnosed with canine dirofilariasis and other concurrent tick-borne transmitted diseases by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. The highest occurrence within each year was observed in November 2001 (40 cases), April 2002 (41 cases), and July 2003 (36 cases), respectively. Of the total 917 positive cases, a single infection of dirofilariasis was detected in 869 dogs (94.8%; group 1), while 37 dogs (4.0%; group 2) were diagnosed with dirofilariasis and ehrlichiosis, 4 dogs (0.4%; group 3) with dirofilariasis and hepatozoonosis, and 7 dogs (0.8%; group 4) with dirofilariasis, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis, respectively. Laboratory data comprising hematological and blood chemistry profiles were evaluated and compared among groups. Group 4 was defined as moderate microcytic anemia and was significantly different with regard to hematological profiles from others (P < 0.05). In addition, severe thrombocytopenia was observed in both groups 2 and 4 (65.4 × 103 and 59.0 × 103 cells/μl, respectively). The hepatobiliary profiles in all groups revealed increases in serum alanine aminotransferase and serum alkaline phosphatase activities indicative of hepatocellular damage. These epidemiological results serve as baseline information for preventive strategies against blood parasites in the endemic area. Moreover, both biochemical and hematological abnormalities should be considered as appropriate monitors during disease interventions. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Comparative Clinical Pathology Springer Journals

Canine dirofilariasis and concurrent tick-borne transmitted diseases in Bangkok, Thailand

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2006 by Springer-Verlag London Limited
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Medicine & Public Health; Oncology ; Hematology; Pathology
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10.1007/s00580-006-0637-z
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Abstract

A retrospective study in dogs presented to the Chulalongkorn Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, from January 2001 to December 2003 was carried out. A total of 917 dogs were diagnosed with canine dirofilariasis and other concurrent tick-borne transmitted diseases by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. The highest occurrence within each year was observed in November 2001 (40 cases), April 2002 (41 cases), and July 2003 (36 cases), respectively. Of the total 917 positive cases, a single infection of dirofilariasis was detected in 869 dogs (94.8%; group 1), while 37 dogs (4.0%; group 2) were diagnosed with dirofilariasis and ehrlichiosis, 4 dogs (0.4%; group 3) with dirofilariasis and hepatozoonosis, and 7 dogs (0.8%; group 4) with dirofilariasis, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis, respectively. Laboratory data comprising hematological and blood chemistry profiles were evaluated and compared among groups. Group 4 was defined as moderate microcytic anemia and was significantly different with regard to hematological profiles from others (P < 0.05). In addition, severe thrombocytopenia was observed in both groups 2 and 4 (65.4 × 103 and 59.0 × 103 cells/μl, respectively). The hepatobiliary profiles in all groups revealed increases in serum alanine aminotransferase and serum alkaline phosphatase activities indicative of hepatocellular damage. These epidemiological results serve as baseline information for preventive strategies against blood parasites in the endemic area. Moreover, both biochemical and hematological abnormalities should be considered as appropriate monitors during disease interventions.

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Comparative Clinical Pathology – Springer Journals

Published: Sep 12, 2006

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