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Vector-borne pathogens in dogs from Costa Rica: first molecular description of Babesia vogeli and Hepatozoon canis infections with a high prevalence of monocytic ehrlichiosis and the manifestations of co-infection
(Veterinary Parasitology, 2014-01-31)
Infection with canine vector-borne pathogens was evaluated in dogs from four different regions of Costa Rica by PCR. Demographic data, clinical signs, packed cell volume values, and the presence of tick infestation were ...
Detection of Dirofilaria immitis and other arthropod-borne filarioids by an HRM real-time qPCR, blood-concentrating techniques and a serological assay in dogs from Costa Rica
(Parasites and Vectors, 2015-03-23)
Background: Canine filarioids are important nematodes transmitted to dogs by arthropods. Diagnosis of canine filariosis is accomplished by the microscopic identification of microfilariae, serology or PCR for filarial-DNA. ...
Esophageal spirocercosis with pulmonary egg deposition and secondary hypertrophic osteopathy in a dog from Costa Rica
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)
Spirocerca lupi is the etiologic agent of spirocercosis in canids from the tropical and subtropical regions of the
world. A 1-year-old dog was presented with weight loss and diarrhea. Upon examination, thickened limbs, a ...
Subcutaneous spirocercosis in a dog from Costa Rica and first molecular confirmation of Spirocerca lupi in Central America
(Elsevier, 2022-01-31)
Spirocerca lupi is the etiological agent of spirocercosis in canids from tropics and subtropics in the world. This
parasite can lead to life threatening complications, including the formation of fibro and osteosarcomas. ...