Difference between revisions of "Babesia canis"
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| + | =Babesia canis= | ||
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| + | | Also known as: | ||
| + | | '''Canine piroplasmosis | ||
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| + | ===Scientific Classification=== | ||
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| + | | Class | ||
| + | | Sporozoasida | ||
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| + | | Babesiidae | ||
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*Dogs | *Dogs | ||
**Complex epidemiology | **Complex epidemiology | ||
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***''B. gibsoni'' is now established in the USA and South-East Asia | ***''B. gibsoni'' is now established in the USA and South-East Asia | ||
**British dogs have no immunity as no species are endemic to the UK so are highly susceptible if taken abroad | **British dogs have no immunity as no species are endemic to the UK so are highly susceptible if taken abroad | ||
| − | **Prevention of [[Ticks|tick]] bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection[[Category:Piroplasmida]][[Category:Dog]] | + | **Prevention of [[Ticks|tick]] bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection |
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| + | [[Category:Piroplasmida]][[Category:Dog]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, 27 July 2010
Babesia canis
| Also known as: | Canine piroplasmosis |
Scientific Classification
| Class | Sporozoasida |
| Family | Babesiidae |
- Dogs
- Complex epidemiology
- Recognised species are extending their endemic ranges due to the discovery of the small Babesia species, pet passport scheme and increased overseas travel
- Large species comprises 3 subspecies
- B. canis canis is the most important
- Dermacentor vector
- Largely confined to southern Europe but is spreading
- B. canis uses Rhipicephalus as a vector and is spreading northwards through Europe
- B. gibsoni is now established in the USA and South-East Asia
- B. canis canis is the most important
- British dogs have no immunity as no species are endemic to the UK so are highly susceptible if taken abroad
- Prevention of tick bites by use of an 'Amitraz' collar is currently the best method of protection