symptoms of babesiosis

Babesia canis and babesia gibsoni are the forms of this disease found in the United States.

Links to more information about babesiosis can be found on Dr. John Burchard's Tick Links webpage.

An important note from the University of Georgia site linked on Dr. Burchard's page: "Owners should be aware that

animals that have survived babesiosis remain subclinically infected. These dogs may suffer a relapse of disease

in the future or serve as point sources for the further spread of disease in a given area. In addition, dogs that have

recovered from babesiosis should never be used as donors for blood transfusions because the recipients may

develop the disease."

Babesiosis
intermittent fever
intermittent loss of appetite
lethargy
loss of interest in food
gradual loss of body condition (esp. around the eyes and along the spine)
depression
upper respiratory problems (coughing or labored breathing)
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
sores in the mouth
edema
bleeding under the skin or a rash
low white blood cell count
clotting problems
joint swelling
back pain
seizures
weakness
increased liver enzymes
low platelet count
hyper-reflective eyes
enlarged lymph nodes
enlarged spleen
septic shock

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This list of the symptoms of babesiosis, compiled by Susan Netboy and Judy Ellam, was given to me by Ellie Goldstein, a long-time member of Tick List.

Ellie was Adoption Chair of We Adopt Greyhounds (WAG) for many years and "talked ticks" to adopters as publisher of that organization's news magazine, Wag Tales.

Susan Netboy, Judy Ellam and Lynda Adame were instrumental in bringing information about tick-borne disease in Greyhounds to the Internet, and benefitting the owners of every breed of dog in the process.

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