A Retrospective Study of Canine Ehrlichiosis in Kenya
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Date
2014Author
Kitaa, J M A
Mulei, C M
Mande, J D
Wabacha, J
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A retrospective study was conducted on 514 dogs infected with ehrlichiosis of
which 54.4% were males and 45.6% were females. The German Shepherd Dogs
were over represented with 42.6%. The Spitz had the lowest incidence at 1%.
Analysis showed the most common clinical signs in all dogs in this study were
lymphadenomegaly 59.3%, congestion of mucous membranes 48.7%,
inappetance 43.7%, a pounding heart 28.4%, pale mucous membranes 21.3%,
harsh lung sounds 20.4% and vomiting 19.8%. Concurrent infections were
identified in 36.4% of ehrlichia infected dogs.
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Kitaa JMA, CM Mulei, JD Mande and J Wabacha, 2014. A retrospective study of canine ehrlichiosis in Kenya. Inter J Vet Sci, 3(3): 122-124. www.ijvets.comPublisher
University of Nairobi