Rangeliosis Explained

Rangeliosis is a disease of dogs and other species,^[1] caused by the hemoprotozoan parasite Rangelia vitalii.

Clinical presentation

Clinically affected dogs present with splenomegaly, icterus, anemia and thrombocytopenia.^[2]

Many dogs may succumb to infection without veterinary intervention.

Treatment

Treatment is usually effective with antiprotozoal drugs.

References

Notes and References

1. Da Silva AS et al (2013) Canine rangeliosis: the need for differential diagnosis. Parasitol Res 112(3):1329-1332
2. Paim FC et al (2013) Serum proteinogram, acute phase proteins and immunoglobulins in dogs experimentally infected with Rangelia vitalii. Vet Parasitol 192(1-3):137-142