Clinical Management of Concurrent Ehrlichiosis and Haemotropic Mycoplasmosis in a Dog
Author:
P.V. Tresamol, J. Anumol, M.R. Saseendranath
Total Page Count: 2
DOI:
Page Number: 407 to 408
Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Mannuthy, Thrissur-680651, Kerala
Abstract
The present paper describes concurrent infection of Ehrlichia canis and Mycoplasma haemocanis in a dog with clinical signs of anaemia, pyrexia, lymphadenopathy and spleenomegaly. Blood smear examination revealed morulae of Ehrlichia canis in cytoplasm of monocytes and inclusions suggestive of Mycoplasma haemocanis in erythrocytes. The animal was successfully treated with Oxytetracycline @ 20mg/kg b.wt. intravenously for five days followed by Doxycyline @10mg/kg b.wt. orally daily for 10 days and supported with Prednisolone, Haematinics and Multivitamins.
