Ocular manifestations of natural canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis): a retrospective study of 90 cases

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasia A. Komnenou ◽  
Mathios E. Mylonakis ◽  
Vassiliki Kouti ◽  
Lina Tendoma ◽  
Leonidas Leontides ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis

A Retrospective Study of Dogs Infected with Ehrlichia canis from 2017-2019 in the Thonburi Area of Bangkok Province, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Housing System ◽  
Housing Systems ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Open Housing

Ehrlichia canis is a tick-borne rickettsia. It can cause canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME). Infected dogs are often reported to have changes in their blood values, such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased liver enzymes, and increased kidney function values. This study aimed to collect data that may be related to infected dogs, including age, gender, breed, weight, close-open housing system, the use of ectoparasiticides products. The sample comprised 57 infected dogs. Collecting hematology and serum biochemistry changes in comparison with the reference values of dogs detected with Ehrlichia canis from 2017-2019, Thonburi District, Bangkok, Thailand was also carried out. In summary, dogs infected with Ehrlichia canis mostly included mixed-breed dogs aged between 1 and 10 years. There were no differences in body weight or housing systems. Dogs that had never used ectoparasiticide products or used them intermittently were infected more often (by 7.14 times) than protected. Clinical hematology and serum biochemistry found anemia, thrombocytopenia, and increased liver enzymes.

scholarly journals Characterization of the Major Antigenic Protein 2 of Ehrlichia canis and Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Its Application for Serodiagnosis of Ehrlichiosis

2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamece T. Knowles ◽  
A. Rick Alleman ◽  
Heather L. Sorenson ◽  
David C. Marciano ◽  
Edward B. Breitschwerdt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blot Analysis ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Specific Method ◽  
Ehrlichia Chaffeensis ◽  
Antigenic Protein ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Copy Gene ◽  
Species Specific

ABSTRACT Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, caused by Ehrlichia canis or Ehrlichia chaffeensis, can result in clinical disease in naturally infected animals. Coinfections with these agents may be common in certain areas of endemicity. Currently, a species-specific method for serological diagnosis of monocytic ehrlichiosis is not available. Previously, we developed two indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) using the major antigenic protein 2 (MAP2) of E. chaffeensis and E. canis. In this study, we further characterized the conservation of MAP2 among various geographic isolates of each organism and determined if the recombinant MAP2 (rMAP2) of E. chaffeensis would cross-react with E. canis-infected dog sera. Genomic Southern blot analysis using digoxigenin-labeled species-specific probes suggested that map2 is a single-copy gene in both Ehrlichia species. Sequences of the single map2 genes of seven geographically different isolates of E. chaffeensis and five isolates of E. canis are highly conserved among the various isolates of each respective ehrlichial species. ELISA and Western blot analysis confirmed that the E. chaffeensis rMAP2 failed to serologically differentiate between E. canis and E. chaffeensis infections.

Evaluation of cytology in the diagnosis of acute canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis): a comparison between five methods

2003 ◽  
Vol 91 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E Mylonakis ◽  
A.F Koutinas ◽  
C Billinis ◽  
L.S Leontides ◽  
V Kontos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis

Prevalence of Ehrlichia canis (Rickettsiales: Ehrlichieae) DNA in Tissues From Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Acari: Ixodidae) Ticks in Areas Endemic for Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 828-831
Author(s):  
Bruno César Miranda Oliveira ◽  
Elis Domingos Ferrari ◽  
Milena Araúz Viol ◽  
Marcos Rogério André ◽  
Rosangela Zacarias Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis

scholarly journals A preliminary study to evaluate the immune responses induced by immunization of dogs with inactivated Ehrlichia canis organisms

2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunita Mahan ◽  
P.J. Kelly ◽  
S.M. Mahan
Keyword(s):  
Immune Responses ◽  
Western Blotting ◽  
Lymphocyte Proliferation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Intracellular Pathogen ◽  
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Antibody Titres

Ehrlichia canis is an intracellular pathogen that causes canine monocytic ehrlichiosis. Although the role of antibody responses cannot be discounted, control of this intracellular pathogen is expected to be by cell mediated immune responses. The immune responses in dogs immunized with inactivated E. canis organisms in combination with Quil A were evaluated. Immunization provoked strong humoral and cellular immune responses, which were demonstrable by Western blotting and lymphocyte proliferation assays. By Western blotting antibodies to several immunodominant E. canis proteins were detected in serum from immunized dogs and antibody titres increased after each immunization. The complement of immunogenic proteins recognized by the antisera were similar to those recognized in serum from infected dogs. Upon challenge with live E. canis, rapid anamnestic humoral responses were detected in the serum of immunized dogs and primary antibody responses were detected in the serum from control dogs. Following immunization, a lymphocyte proliferative response (cellular immunity) was detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMNs) of immunized dogs upon stimulation with E. canis antigens. These responses were absent from non-immunized control dogs until after infection with live E. canis, when antigen specific-lymphocyte proliferation responses were also detected in the PBMNs of the control dogs. It can be thus concluded that immunization against canine monocytic ehrlichiosis may be feasible. However, the immunization regimen needs to be optimized and a detailed investigation needs to be done to determine if this regimen can prevent development of acute and chronic disease.

Amplification of Ehrlichial DNA from Dogs 34 Months after Infection with Ehrlichia canis

1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shimon Harrus ◽  
Trevor Waner ◽  
Itzhak Aizenberg ◽  
Janet E. Foley ◽  
Amy M. Poland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Carrier State ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Beagle Dogs ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
Healthy Dogs ◽  
First Time ◽  
Indirect Immunofluorescent

In order to determine whether dogs in the subclinical phase of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) are carriers of Ehrlichia canis and to determine the significance of persistent indirect immunofluorescent anti-E. canis antibody titers during this phase, PCR was performed with blood, bone marrow, and splenic aspirates collected 34 months postinoculation from six clinically healthy beagle dogs experimentally infected with E. canis. At least one of the three samples (spleen, bone marrow, and blood) from four of the six dogs was PCR positive. The spleens of all four of these dogs were PCR positive, and the bone marrow and blood of two of the four dogs were PCR positive. Indirect immunofluorescent-antibody titers increased progressively during the first 5 months postinfection, remained high for an additional period of more than 11 months, and declined thereafter, suggesting that the dogs were recovering from the disease. Five of the dogs remained seropositive 34 months postinfection. The data obtained in this study demonstrate for the first time that clinically healthy dogs in the subclinical phase of CME are carriers of the rickettsia. It was shown that dogs can harbor E. canisfor years without developing the chronic clinical disease and that dogs can eliminate the parasite and recover from CME without medical treatment. Our findings suggest that the spleen is the organ most likely to harbor E. canis parasites during the subclinical phase and the last organ to accommodate the parasite before elimination. It was concluded that PCR of DNA extracted from splenic aspirates is a reliable method for determining the carrier state of CME.

scholarly journals Occurrence of Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys in household dogs from northern Parana

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gislaine Cristina Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Aline do Nascimento Benitez ◽  
Aline Girotto ◽  
Alessandra Taroda ◽  
Marilda Carlos Vidotto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Differential Diagnoses ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Routine Laboratory ◽  
Anaplasma Platys ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Hematological Alterations

Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis caused primarily by Ehrlichia canis and canine thrombocytic anaplasmosis induced by Anaplasma platys are important emerging zoonotic tick-borne diseases of dogs. There is evidence that these pathogens can also affect humans. This study evaluated the presence of E. canis and A. platys in blood samples collected from 256 domiciled dogs in the municipality of Jataizinho, located in north region of the State of Parana, Brazil, by PCR assay. The occurrence of E. canis and A. platys was 16.4% (42/256) and 19.4% (49/256), respectively; while 5.47% (14/256) of the dogs evaluated were co-infected by these two organisms. The presence of E. canis and A. platys was not significantly associated with the variables evaluated (sex, age, outdoor access, and presence of ticks during blood collection). Infection of dogs by E. canis was associated with anemia and thrombocytopenia, while infection induced by A. platys was related only to thrombocytopenia. Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis and canine thrombocytic anaplasmosis should be included in the differential diagnoses when these hematological alterations are observed during routine laboratory evaluation of dogs.

scholarly journals Molecular diagnosis of Ehrlichia canis infection in dogs with uveitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 1049
Author(s):  
Jéssica Fontes Veloso ◽  
Leonardo Sauer ◽  
Arianne Pontes Oriá ◽  
Deusdete Conceição Gomes Junior ◽  
Ana Cláudia Santos Raposo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Diagnosis ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Posterior Uveitis ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
State University ◽  
Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Clinical Changes ◽  
Veterinary Hospital

Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is an infectious disease caused by a gram-negative bacterium Ehrlichia canis that has a high global prevalence that leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality in dogs. Among the clinical changes, ophthalmic diseases can lead to permanent blindness and it can be an important clinical sign. The objective of this study was to perform nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to diagnose E. canis infection in dogs with bilateral uveitis from the Veterinary Hospital of the Santa Cruz State University. Blood samples were collected and DNA for the molecular diagnosis was extracted from 66 adult dogs of both genders and mixed breeds diagnosed with bilateral uveitis. Thirty-five (53%) dogs showed positive results and presented with iridocyclitis, posterior uveitis, panuveitis, or uveitis with secondary glaucoma. This study demonstrates that nested PCR is an important tool for the differential diagnosis of dogs with bilateral uveitis, as it provides evidence of the infectious agent in the animal.

scholarly journals Efficacy of a Doxycycline Treatment Regimen Initiated during Three Different Phases of Experimental Ehrlichiosis

2010 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
pp. 5012-5020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer C. McClure ◽  
Michelle L. Crothers ◽  
John J. Schaefer ◽  
Patrick D. Stanley ◽  
Glen R. Needham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Treatment Regimen ◽  
Rhipicephalus Sanguineus ◽  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Persistently Infected ◽  
Doxycycline Treatment ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis ◽  
Three Phases

ABSTRACT Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME), a well-characterized disease and valuable model for tick-borne zoonoses. Conflicting reports of clearance of Ehrlichia canis after treatment with doxycycline suggested that the disease phase during which treatment is initiated influences outcomes of these treatments. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a 28-day doxycycline regimen for clearance of experimental E. canis infections from dogs treated during three phases of the disease. Ten dogs were inoculated with blood from E. canis carriers and treated with doxycycline during acute, subclinical, or chronic phases of CME. Daily rectal temperatures and semiweekly blood samples were monitored from each dog, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks were acquisition fed on each dog for xenodiagnosis. Blood collected from dogs treated during acute or subclinical CME became PCR negative for E. canis as clinical parameters improved, but blood samples collected from dogs treated during chronic CME remained intermittently PCR positive. R. sanguineus ticks fed on dogs after doxycycline treatments became PCR positive for E. canis, regardless of when treatment was initiated. However, fewer ticks became PCR positive after feeding on two persistently infected dogs treated with doxycycline followed by rifampin, suggesting that antibiotic therapy can reduce tick acquisition of E. canis.

Evaluation of an attenuated strain of Ehrlichia canis as a vaccine for canine monocytic ehrlichiosis

Vaccine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nir Rudoler ◽  
Gad Baneth ◽  
Osnat Eyal ◽  
Michael van Straten ◽  
Shimon Harrus
Keyword(s):  
Ehrlichia Canis ◽  
Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis
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