Molecular identification of Ehrlichia canis in a dog from Arica, Chile
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2012
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SOC CHILENA INFECTOLOGIA
Abstract
We report a molecular confirmed case of canine ehrlichiosis caused by Ehrlichia canis. A 10-year old female crossbred Siberian from the city of Arica, which was infested by ticks, presented hemorrhagic manifestations (hematomas and snout bleeding) and prostration. Blood cell count revealed thrombocytopenia (30,000 platelets/mm(3)). Immunochromatographic rapid testing for E. canis IgG was positive. Amplification and sequencing of a fragment of the 16S rRNA gen from a blood sample showed 100% homology with E. can is from Peril. This is the first report of E. canis in Chile, an agent with known zoonotic potential.
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Ehrlichia canis, canine ehrlichiosis, zoonoses, pet related infections, ANAPLASMA-PLATYS, 1ST ISOLATION, TICKS, CHAFFEENSIS