Publications by authors named "Mohammad Hossein Kafrashi"
Microb Pathog
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated Babesia infection in dogs in Mashhad, Iran, focusing on its prevalence and comparing clinical, hematological, and clinicopathological differences between infected and non-infected dogs.
- The researchers analyzed blood samples from 150 dogs, including owned, stray, and shelter dogs, using microscopy and PCR, finding a higher prevalence via PCR (15.3%) than microscopy (2%).
- Key findings showed that housing status and age significantly affected infection rates, with infected dogs exhibiting substantially lower hematocrit and RBC counts, alongside severe anemia and other clinical abnormalities in some cases.
