HEPATOZOONOSE CANINA NO BRASIL: revisão de literatura
HEPATOZOONOSE CANINA NO BRASIL: revisão de literatura
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.4872507033
Palavras-chave: Hepatozoon, Apicomplexa, protozoários, carrapatos.
Keywords: Hepatozoon, Apicomplexa, protozoa, ticks.
Abstract: Canine hepatozoonosis is a disease transmitted by vectors, which may have the species Hepatozoon canis or Hepatozoon americanum as the etiological agent. Transmission of the disease occurs through ingestion of the tick or parts of it containing sporulated oocysts, vertical transmission or by predation. The disease is characterized by non-specific clinical signs, with fever, anorexia, lethargy, weight loss, pale mucous membranes, vomiting and lymphadenopathy being common. Hematological changes observed include: normocytic normochromic anemia, leukocytosis, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia and neutrophilia. In the biochemical examination, the following can be observed: increased serum activity of ALT and CK enzymes, high levels of LDH, hyperglobulinemia, low levels of urea and creatinine and low serum activity of the ALT enzyme. The diagnostic methods for canine hepatozoonosis consist of blood smear, PCR, histopathological, IFI and ELISA techniques. To treat the disease, imidocarb dipropionate is used every 14 days until gamontes are no longer observed circulating in the peripheral blood. Prophylaxis is based on the use of ticks and therapeutic management of pregnant females, avoiding vertical transmission.
- Mariana Camili Silva
- Bruno Felipe da Silva Eleutério
- Renato da Silva
- Mayra Araguaia Pereira Figueiredo