Acute heaptozoonosis caused by Hepatozoon canis in dogs in Sri Lanka
Abstract
Canine hepatozoonosis caused by H. canis is usually recognized as a mild clinical disease characterized by mild anaemia and lethargy. Complicated clinical manifestations of H. Canis infection have been occasionally observed in dogs. This clinical communication describes acute hepatozoonosis in five dogs characterized by neurological symptoms, ataxia or paresis, emaciation and anaemia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/slvj.v64i1A.19 | Journal eISSN: 2279-2090
Language: English
Page range: 8 - 11
Published on: Jun 29, 2017
Published by: Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2017 Ushani Atapattu, D. R. Anuruddhika Dissanayake, I. D. Silva, D. G. S. S. Bulumulla, N. G. D. A. K. Neelwala, Tharindu Wijekoon, published by Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA)
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