Mixed infection of Bartonella and Eperythrozoon in a dog - case report

ABSTRACT A March male Golden, weighing 7.6kg, presented with gradual weight loss, high body temperature, depression, poor appetite and thirst, and vomiting before consultation. The results showed that the erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and platelets were lower than the reference values. The diagnosis of mixed infection with haematocrit and eosinophilic bodies was confirmed by real-time fluorescence PCR of whole blood, which was positive for haematocrit and eosinophilic bodies. The dog was treated with doxycycline and ceftriaxone, and the dog fully recovered after 2 weeks with blood transfusion, symptomatic treatment, and supportive therapy. This indicates that the disease can be treated well by a comprehensive treatment approach.

摘要：3月龄雄性金毛犬（体重7.6kg）就诊前表现为渐进性体重下降、体温升高、精神沉郁、食欲减退伴口渴及呕吐症状。检测结果显示，其红细胞、血细胞比容（hematocrit）、血红蛋白及血小板水平均低于参考值范围。经全血实时荧光聚合酶链反应（real-time fluorescence PCR）检测，血细胞比容与嗜酸性小体呈阳性，确诊为混合感染。该犬接受多西环素与头孢曲松治疗，并辅以输血、对症治疗及支持疗法，2周后完全康复。这表明，综合治疗方案可有效治愈该疾病。