Canine babesia 40%

Question 1

Transmission

Answer 1

Transmission can occur through a tick bite, blood contamination

Question 2

Incubation(babesia)

Answer 2

Once the host is infected, incubation occurs over 7-21 days.

Question 3

Clinical signs (babesia)

Answer 3

Generally subclinical - but can take two forms, hemolytic anemia (most common) and multi-organ dysfunction (rare).

Question 4

Diagnosis(babesia)

Answer 4

Fresh blood smears - pairs found inside RBC’, PCR

Question 5

Most common breeds affected(babesia)

Answer 5

Pit bulls and American Staffordshire Terriers

Question 6

Treatment(babesia)

Answer 6

Imidocarb dipropionate
Diminazene aceturate
Atovaquone in combination with azithromycin

Question 7

prevention(babesia)

Answer 7

Tick repellants