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ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2023

Autochthonous infection with Ehrlichia Canis and Hepatozoon Canis in dogs from Serbia.

Ratko Sukara, Nenad Andrić, Jelena Francuski Andrić, Darko Mihaljica, Gorana Veinović, Vladan Ranković, Snežana Tomanović

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ratko SukaraInstitute for Medical Research- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Group for Medical Entomology, Belgrade, Serbia.
Nenad AndrićFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Jelena Francuski AndrićFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Darko MihaljicaInstitute for Medical Research- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Group for Medical Entomology, Belgrade, Serbia.
Gorana VeinovićInstitute for Medical Research- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Group for Medical Entomology, Belgrade, Serbia.
Vladan RankovićPrivate Veterinary Clinic: 'Vet Planet', Belgrade, Serbia.
Snežana TomanovićInstitute for Medical Research- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Group for Medical Entomology, Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8275-5885
University of Belgrade · RS

Funding

Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological DevelopmentRepublic of Serbia 451-03-9/2021-14/200015Republic of Serbia 451-03-9/21-14/200143
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe epidemiological status concerning many canine tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Serbia is still insufficiently known.

objectivesOur study aimed to investigate the presence of tick-borne pathogens of the family Anaplasmataceae and Hepatozoon spp., as a cause of illnesses accompanied by clinical signs that can occur in dogs with anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and hepatozoonosis.

methodsDogs are included in the study based on the presence of a minimum of three clinical and/or pathological findings that could be associated with anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and hepatozoonosis. During the study (April-October 2018), 11 dogs met the conditions to be included in the survey. Identification of the causative agent in the blood of diseased dogs was performed by conventional PCR followed by sequencing.

resultsThe presence of the pathogens was confirmed in three animals (3/11, 27.3%). The presence of Ehrlichia canis was confirmed in 3-month-old female Rottweiler puppy, an 8-year old Miniature Schnauzer female was positive for Hepatozoon canis infection, while 4-year-old mixed breed male dog was co-infected with both mentioned pathogens. These are the first cases of autochthonous infection with E. canis and H. canis in dogs from Serbia confirmed by molecular methods.

conclusionsThe results of our study indicate the importance of molecular methods to establish a reliable diagnosis of TBDs. Also, the confirmed presence of causative agents of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis and hepatozoonosis in Serbia appeals to veterinary practitioners that it is necessary to exclude the presence of those diseases in suspicious dogs.

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AnaplasmosisCoccidiosisDog DiseasesEhrlichiosisTick-Borne DiseasesTicksAnimalsDogsEhrlichia canisFemaleMaleSerbiadogsEhrlichia canisHepatozoon canispolymerase chain reactionSerbiatick-borne diseases

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