Strategies for the Diagnosis of Granulocytic Anaplasmosis in Two Naturally Infected Dogs.

This study describes granulocytic anaplasmosis in two dogs naturally infected with . The 3-year-old dogs (male and female) came from the same household and were referred to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Iasi for blood donation. They were subject to standard routine tests: haematology blood test, blood smear, and serological tests (VETSCAN FLEX4 and IDEXX SNAP 4Dx Plus).

The immune response in canine and human leishmaniasis and how this influences the diagnosis- a review and assessment of recent research.

Leishmaniasis is a widespread but still underdiagnosed parasitic disease that affects both humans and animals. There are at least 20 pathogenic species of , most of them being zoonotic. The diagnosis of leishmaniasis remains a major challenge, with an important role being played by the species of parasites involved, the genetic background, the immunocompetence of the host.