Canine Babesiosis Caused by Large Species: Global Prevalence and Risk Factors-A Review.

Canine babesiosis is a disease caused by protozoan pathogens belonging to the genus . Four species of large cause canine babesiosis (, , , and the informally named ). Although canine babesiosis has a worldwide distribution, different species occur in specific regions: in sub-Saharan Africa, in Europe and Asia, and in the Eastern Atlantic United States, while occurs in Africa, southern parts of Europe and Asia, northern Australia, southern regions of North America, and in South America.

Haematological and Chosen Biochemical Parameter Assessment of the Antioxidant System in Red Deer () Blood in Early and Late Pregnancy.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in haematological parameters and the antioxidant system in the early and late pregnancy of red deer ().

Material And Methods: Blood samples were collected from 30 red deer females 50 days after impregnation and 40 days before calving. Complete blood counts and stained blood smears were assessed.

Should We Consider Them as a Threat? Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence Potential and Genetic Diversity of spp. Isolated from Varsovian Dogs.

Campylobacteriosis seems to be a growing problem worldwide. Apart from the most common sources of numerous species, such as poultry and other farm animals, dogs may be an underrated reservoir of this pathogen. Our goal was to establish the frequency of occurrence, antimicrobial resistance, and detection of chosen virulence factor genes in genomes of canine isolates.

Association between Increased the De Ritis Quotient and Renal Azotaemia in Canine Babesiosis.

Previous studies of azotaemia in canine babesiosis revealed pre-renal and renal azotaemia in infected dogs, and an association between an increased de Ritis quotient (aspartate aminotransferase to alanine aminotransferase activity; AST/ALT ratio) and azotaemia in affected animals. Serum activities of AST and ALT, and AST/ALT ratio were compared between azotaemic and non-azotaemic dogs infected with , and between affected dogs with pre-renal and renal azotaemia. Statistical analyses revealed higher AST activity and an increased AST/ALT ratio in azotaemic dogs, and an increase of these two parameters in infected dogs with renal azotaemia in comparison to dogs with pre-renal azotaemia.

Disorders in Blood Circulation As a Probable Cause of Death in Dogs Infected with .

Introduction: The purpose of the study was to investigate post-mortem changes in dogs infected with and to establish the probable cause of death of the affected animals.

Material And Methods: Cadavers of six dogs that did not survive babesiosis were collected. Necropsies were performed and samples of various organs were collected for histological examination.

Hyponatraemia and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in Non-azotaemic Dogs with Babesiosis Associated with Decreased Arterial Blood Pressure.

Introduction: A previous study on canine babesiosis showed low serum tonicity in affected dogs, which may result from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). This endocrine disorder was recognised in human malaria which is considered a disease with similar pathogenesis to canine babesiosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of SIADH in babesiosis-afflicted dogs.

Experimental Infection with and in Farm Mink ().

Introduction: Farm mink () can be naturally exposed to and pathogens on the farm. If mink were hosts, it would imply some veterinary public health as well as animal welfare issues. For this reason, the aim of the study was to determine whether mink might be definitive or paratenic hosts of these parasites.