<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Canine Ehrlichiosis is an important immunosuppressive tick borne disease in dogs. The geographical distribution and transmission is mostly related with Rhipicephalus sanguineus which acts as a vector. There is no predilection of age or sex; all breeds may be infected with Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (CME). The primary targets are monocytic cells. Platelet disorders and serum protein alterations are the principal hematological and biochemical consequences of infections. Clinical signs are almost non-specific. A definitive diagnosis requires: visualization of morulae within monocytes on cytology, detection of serum antibodies with E. canis, the IFA test, or the PCR. The objective of this study was to present information about haematological and biochemical tests of E. canis infected dogs in Lesvos island in Greece, which is an endemic area.</p></abstract>

Canine Ehrlichiosis is an important immunosuppressive tick borne disease in dogs. The geographical distribution and transmission is mostly related with Rhipicephalus sanguineus which acts as a vector. There is no predilection of age or sex; all breeds may be infected with Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (CME). The primary targets are monocytic cells. Platelet disorders and serum protein alterations are the principal hematological and biochemical consequences of infections. Clinical signs are almost non-specific. A definitive diagnosis requires: visualization of morulae within monocytes on cytology, detection of serum antibodies with E. canis, the IFA test, or the PCR. The objective of this study was to present information about haematological and biochemical tests of E. canis infected dogs in Lesvos island in Greece, which is an endemic area.

Haematopathological Changes in Dogs Affected with Ehrlichia Canis in Lesvos

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Canine Ehrlichiosis is an important immunosuppressive tick borne disease in dogs. The geographical distribution and transmission is mostly related with...

Haematopathological Changes in Dogs Affected with Ehrlichia Canis in Lesvos

Published Online: Jul 13, 2017

Page range: 44 - 49

Received: May 10, 2017

Accepted: May 24, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fv-2017-0017

Keywords
dog, Ehrlichia canis, hematology, Lesvos island

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Haematopathological Changes in Dogs Affected with Ehrlichia Canis in Lesvos

Published Online: Jul 13, 2017

Page range: 44 - 49

Received: May 10, 2017

Accepted: May 24, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fv-2017-0017

Keywordsdog, Ehrlichia canis, hematology, Lesvos island

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
dog, Ehrlichia canis, hematology, Lesvos island