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Molecular and Serological Evidence for Anaplasma platys and Babesia sp. Infection in a Dog, Imported in Belgium, from Southern Spain

Paul Heyman, Darja Duh, B. Van Der Kuylen, Christel Cochez, Marjan Van Esbroeck, C. Vandenvelde, Tatjana Avšič‐Županc

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This case report describes a dog suffering from a co-infection with Babesia and Anaplasma parasites. Anaplasma platys was found to be responsible for the anaplasmosis by molecular biology techniques, while microscopical and serological evidence was found for a coexistent babesiosis, although this could not be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Moreover, the possible risk of import of exotic pathogens is highlighted.

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This case report describes a dog suffering from a co-infection with Babesia and Anaplasma parasites. Anaplasma platys was found to be responsible for the anaplasmosis by molecular biology techniques, while microscopical and serological evidence was found for a coexistent babesiosis, although this could not be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Moreover, the possible risk of import of exotic pathogens is highlighted.

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This case report describes a dog suffering from a co-infection with Babesia and Anaplasma parasites. Anaplasma platys was found to be responsible for the anaplasmosis by molecular biology techniques, while microscopical and serological evidence was found for a coexistent babesiosis, although this could not be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Moreover, the possible risk of import of exotic pathogens is highlighted.

Key concepts: Anaplasmosis, Anaplasma, Babesiosis, Serology, Babesia, Virology, Biology, Polymerase chain reaction

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