Canine infectious cyclic thrombocytopenia found in Taiwan.
Resource
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 58(5), 473-476
Journal
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
5
Pages
473-476
Date Issued
1996
Date
1996
Author(s)
Lin, C.T.
Abstract
Here were report the first canine infectious cyclic thrombocytopenia (CICT) found in Taiwan. Platelet-specific inclusions were detected in the blood smear of a military working dog. To identify the etiologic agent, the patient's blood was transmitted to three six-month-old German Shepherd dogs. The Ehrlichia platys-like inclusions were observed six to eight days after inoculation. Indirect fluorescent antibody test showed that the serum from the patient reacted specifically with the microorganisms within the platelets. Typical hematologic manifestations of E. platys infection, cyclic parasitemia and concomitant thrombocytopenia, were observed in these dogs. The prevalence of CICT in north Taiwan was also studied, and the incidence was 8.9% (4 out of 45) in civilian dogs and 97.1% (34 out of 35) in dogs from a heavily tick infested kennel.
Type
journal article