Canine Babesiosis: Insights into Haematological Disruptions

Abstract

The study was conducted to the dogs that were presented to state veterinary hospital, Agartala Tripura to get an overview on the haematological changes in babesiosis infected dogs and for that, a total of 50 dogs which were found to be positive for Babesia gibsoni infection were included in the study. The diagnosis was done through microscopy by identifying Babesia gibsoni organisms in Giemsa-stained blood smears. Hematological analysis revealed a significant decline in hemoglobin, TEC, and PCV levels, suggestive of anemia. A notable reduction in platelet count was also observed indicating thrombocytopenia. However, total leukocyte count (TLC) and differential leukocyte count (DLC) remained within normal reference ranges which suggesting that babesiosis does not significantly alter these parameters. The findings in the present work provide valuable insights into the hematological impact of canine babesiosis, which can aid in correct diagnosis and timely management of the disease.