Demodicosis With Ticks Infestation and Babesiosis in a Mixed Dog
November 2023
in “
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan
”
demodicosis babesiosis hair loss alopecia erythema crusting hyperpigmentation pruritus Demodex ivermectin medicated shampoo deltamethrin spray itching rancid odor tick infestation skin scrapings blood tests anemia leukocytosis lymphocytosis granulocytosis erythrocytopenia thrombocytopenia Babesia diphenhydramine HCl clindamycin caviplex fish oil
Studysummary In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.
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A 6-year-old Shih tzu and local mixed-breed male dog named Dede was diagnosed with demodicosis and babesiosis, presenting symptoms such as hair loss, itching, rancid odor, and tick infestation. Clinical examination revealed alopecia, erythema, crusting, hyperpigmentation, hemorrhage, and pruritus, with pale mucous membranes. Skin scrapings identified Demodex sp., and blood tests showed anemia, leukocytosis, lymphocytosis, granulocytosis, erythrocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia, with Babesia sp. in the blood smear. Treatment included ivermectin, diphenhydramine HCl, clindamycin, caviplex, fish oil, medicated shampoo, and deltamethrin spray. The dog's condition improved by the 21st day of treatment.
