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

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Sukara, Ratko
Andrić, Nenad
Francuski Andrić, Jelena
Mihaljica, Darko
Veinović, Gorana
Ranković, Vladan
Tomanović, Snežana
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Abstract Background The epidemiological status concerning many canine tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Serbia is still insufficiently known. Objectives Our 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. Methods Dogs 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. Results The 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. Conclusions The 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.

Keywords:
dogs / Ehrlichia canis / Hepatozoon canis / polymerase chain reaction / Serbia / tick-borne diseases
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023, 9, 1, 111-118
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  • Wiley-Blackwell
Funding / projects:
  • Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 200015 (University of Belgrade, Institute for Medical Research) (RS-200015)
  • Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 200143 (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) (RS-200143)

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1061

ISSN: 2053-1095

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AU  - Sukara, Ratko
AU  - Andrić, Nenad
AU  - Francuski Andrić, Jelena
AU  - Mihaljica, Darko
AU  - Veinović, Gorana
AU  - Ranković, Vladan
AU  - Tomanović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://rimi.imi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1270
AB  - Abstract Background  The epidemiological status concerning many canine tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Serbia is still insufficiently known. Objectives  Our 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. Methods  Dogs 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. Results  The 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. Conclusions  The 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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abstract = "Abstract Background  The epidemiological status concerning many canine tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Serbia is still insufficiently known. Objectives  Our 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. Methods  Dogs 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. Results  The 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. Conclusions  The 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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Sukara, R., Andrić, N., Francuski Andrić, J., Mihaljica, D., Veinović, G., Ranković, V.,& Tomanović, S.. (2023). Autochthonous infection with Ehrlichia Canis and Hepatozoon Canis in dogs from Serbia. in Veterinary Medicine and Science
Wiley-Blackwell., 9(1), 111-118.
https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1061
Sukara R, Andrić N, Francuski Andrić J, Mihaljica D, Veinović G, Ranković V, Tomanović S. Autochthonous infection with Ehrlichia Canis and Hepatozoon Canis in dogs from Serbia. in Veterinary Medicine and Science. 2023;9(1):111-118.
doi:10.1002/vms3.1061 .
Sukara, Ratko, Andrić, Nenad, Francuski Andrić, Jelena, Mihaljica, Darko, Veinović, Gorana, Ranković, Vladan, Tomanović, Snežana, "Autochthonous infection with Ehrlichia Canis and Hepatozoon Canis in dogs from Serbia" in Veterinary Medicine and Science, 9, no. 1 (2023):111-118,
https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1061 . .

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