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First molecular evidence of Anaplasma platys infection in a dog (Labrador retriever) from Bulgaria
Krasimira Gospodinova1, Vladimir Petrov1, Iskren Stanilov2
1Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Background:
In recent years, the One Health approach and vector-borne diseases have become an increasingly topical problem around the world. In addition, climate change has a significant impact on zoonoses and public health. We present a case report of tick-borne disease in a dog.
Case Description:
A clinical case of Anaplasma platys infection in a 10-year-old female dog (Labrador retriever) is described. Clinical, hematological, biochemical, serological, cytological, and polymerase chain reaction tests supporting the diagnosis have been performed.
Conclusion:
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of A. platys from Bulgaria. This report adds to the overall knowledge of Anaplasma spp. in our country and the region of Southeastern Europe.
