Keywords:
Imported diseases
Animal diseases
Dogs
Co-infections
Protozoal diseases
Babesiosis
Anaplasmosis
Laboratory diagnosis
Molecular diagnostic techniques
Serology
Case reports
Belgium
Europe, West
Spain
Europe, South
Abstract:
This case report describes a dog suffering from a co-infection with Babesia and Anaplasma parasites. Anaplasma platys was found to be responsible for the anaplasmosis by molecular biology techniques, while microscopical and serological evidence was found for a coexistent babesiosis, although this could not be confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Moreover, the possible risk of import of exotic pathogens is highlighted.