Publications by authors named "Carolina Israel"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of piroplasmids in dogs and ticks in Teresópolis, Brazil, assessing their clinical and blood profiles through a combination of blood tests and PCR methods.
- - Out of 400 dogs examined between 2020 and 2021, 2.3% tested positive for piroplasmids, with notable associated health issues including bleeding, jaundice, and specific blood cell irregularities; Rangelia vitalii was the primary infection found.
- - The findings highlight that while two species of piroplasmids can infect dogs in the region, Rangelia vitalii is the most common in the studied population, indicating the need for awareness and potential treatment options
Piroplasm infections in domestic cats have been reported with increasing frequency in numerous countries. However, in some states of Brazil, little information is available about the occurrence of these parasites. Blood samples were collected from 250 cats treated at a private clinic in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.
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