- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 31 Issue: 4
- First Case of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) platys Infection in a Dog in Turkey
First Case of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) platys Infection in a Dog in Turkey
Authors : Bülent Ulutaş, Göksel Bayramli, Tülin Karagenç
Pages : 279-282
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :A male pinscher dog weighing 4.2 kg with a history of intermittent fever, inappetence, weight loss, and weakness occurring periodically for 5 months showed Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) platys inclusions within the platelets of peripheral blood smears. The diagnosis was confirmed using a nested polymerase chain reaction. The dog was treated with doxycycline at a dose of 5 mg/kg twice daily for 21 days. This study is the first case of A. platys infection in Turkey.Keywords : Anaplasma platys, inclusion, dog, Turkey