Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi 2013 , Vol 19 , Issue 4
Clinical and Parasitological Detection of Babesia canis canis in Dogs: First Report from Turkey
GOKCE E1, KIRMIZIGUL AH1, TASCI GT2, UZLU E1, GUNDUZ N2, VATANSEVER Z2
1Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, TR-36200 Kars - TÜRKİYE
2Kafkas Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı, TR-36200 Kars - TÜRKİYE
DOI : 10.9775/kvfd.2013.7598 This study was aimed to describe clinical, biochemical and haemathological findings in three dogs with Babesia canis canis diagnosed by Giemsa staining and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods. In Case I and II severe icterus, anemia, haemoglobinemia, haemoglobinuria, thrombocytopenia, tachypnea, tachycardia, liver damage and myositis were determined. In addition in Case I cholecystitis and in Case II renal damage were developed. In Case III mild anemia and icterus along with liver damage and myositis were developed and clinical signs were mild. Following treatment Case II and III completely recovered while Case I died. In conclusion, B. canis canis has been determined clinically and parasitologically for first time in Turkey. Keywords : Babesia canis canis, Babesiosis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, PCR, Dog, Kars, Turkey