Therapeutic Management of Monocytic Ehrlichiosis in a dog
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Yamini, K
Department of Veterinary Medicine CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030
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Satish Kumar K
Department of Veterinary Medicine CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030
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Dasmabai, B., Pranay Kumar, K., Arukontham Deepika, Juned Ur Rehman Khan
Department of Veterinary Medicine CVSc, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030
Keywords:
canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, doxycyclineAbstract
One year old German Shepherd dog was presented with history of unresponsive fever, weakness, epistaxis tick infestation and dyspepsia. Clinical examination revealed pale mucosa with mild enlargement of peripheral lymph nodes. Reduced haematocrit, haemoglobin, WBC counts, thrombocytopenia, elevated alkaline phosphate were noticed. Splenomegaly was appreciated in abdominal ultrasonography. Peripheral blood smear revealed morulae of E. canis and PCR technique confirmed the presence of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis. The dog was treated with doxycycline for three weeks, along with other supportive drugs and fluid therapy. Dog showed uneventful recovery following therapy.
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