Autochthonous Babesia canis infections in 49 dogs in Germany.

Christiane WeingartChristina S HelmElisabeth MüllerIngo SchäferMarianne SkrodzkiGeorg von Samson-HimmelstjernaJürgen KrückenBarbara Kohn

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2023)

Autochthonous B. canis infections in Berlin/Brandenburg were associated with severe clinicopathological changes, SIRS, and multiorgan involvement. Testing by PCR during and after treatment is advisable to monitor treatment success. Screening of blood donors in high-risk areas and year-round tick protection is strongly recommended.

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