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Hepatozoon Canis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment by vignesh perumal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hepatozoon is a genus of protozoan parasites belonging to the family Haemogregarinidae, with notable species including Hepatozoon canis, Hepatozoon americanum, and Hepatozoon muris, each having specific hosts and vectors. Hepatozoon canis primarily infects dogs, cats, and jackals through ingestion of infected ticks, leading to symptoms such as recurrent fever and anemia. Diagnosis is achieved through blood smear analysis, and treatment involves medications like Imidocarb diproprionate and Doxycycline.
- Author
- vignesh perumal
- Language
- EN