Pathogenesis of Anemia in Canine Babesiosis: Possible Contribution of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Chemokines—A Review

Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne protozoan disease caused by intraerythrocytic parasites of the genus <i>Babesia</i>. The infection may lead to anemia in infected dogs. However, anemia is not directly caused by the pathogen. The parasite’s developmental stages only have a marginal role...

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Main Authors: Wojciech Zygner, Olga Gójska-Zygner, Luke J. Norbury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/2/166