Vet Med - Czech, 2010, 55(6):294-296 | DOI: 10.17221/2989-VETMED

Dual infection of rabies virus and Babesia canis in a dog: a case report

J. Habus, Z. Stritof, V. Stevanovic, K. Martinkovic, Z. Milas, V. Staresina, N. Turk
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia

A young adult labrador was presented for evaluation of hind leg weakness, depression, vomiting and severe icterus of skin and mucosa. Physical examination and laboratory findings suggested cerebral babesiosis. Unresponsiveness to treatment and unknown vaccinal status aroused suspicion of rabies which was confirmed post mortem.

Keywords: rabies virus; Babesia canis; dog

Published: June 30, 2010  Show citation

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Habus J, Stritof Z, Stevanovic V, Martinkovic K, Milas Z, Staresina V, Turk N. Dual infection of rabies virus and Babesia canis in a dog: a case report. Vet Med - Czech. 2010;55(6):294-296. doi: 10.17221/2989-VETMED.
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