| Experimental Babesia gibsoni infection in coyotes (Canis latrans). | |
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PMID: 14733288 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Four 5 mo old captive raised coyotes (Canis latrans) were experimentally inoculated with approximately 1 x 10(6) Babesia gibsoni organisms. Parasites were detected 1 wk post-inoculation in all coyotes with maximum parasitemia of 8-11% occurring at 34 wk. Parasitemias remained at or above 1% for at least 12 wk and were still detectable 20 wk post-inoculation. All experimentally infected coyotes developed pale mucous membranes, splenomegaly, and a positive heme reaction in urine while one coyote exhibited mild depression and inappetence. Infected coyotes also developed a regenerative anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. The mild clinical signs coupled with the high level and long duration of parasitemia indicate that coyotes could serve as reservoirs for B. gibsoni. Entrance of this foreign parasite into the United States suggests the need for strict quarantines and thorough health and blood film examinations for imported animals. |
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Authors:
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Holly V Evers; A Alan Kocan; Mason V Reichard; James H Meinkot |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of wildlife diseases Volume: 39 ISSN: 0090-3558 ISO Abbreviation: J. Wildl. Dis. Publication Date: 2003 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-01-21 Completed Date: 2004-06-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0244160 Medline TA: J Wildl Dis Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 904-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA. HVEvers@earthlink.net |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anemia
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parasitology,
veterinary Animals Animals, Wild Babesia / pathogenicity* Babesiosis / blood, veterinary* Carnivora / blood, parasitology* Disease Reservoirs / veterinary* Female Male Neutropenia / parasitology, veterinary Parasitemia / blood, veterinary* Thrombocytopenia / parasitology, veterinary Time Factors |
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