Incidencia, hematología y factores de riesgo asociados a anaplasma spp en Canis lupus familiaris en la clínica veterinaria “Mundo Animal Vet”

The present study aimed to estimate the incidence of Anaplasma spp. in dogs treated at the “Mundo Animal Vet” clinic in Quevedo canton, while also evaluating hematological alterations and possible risk factors. A non-experimental descriptive design with quantitative and qualitative approaches was applied, including 50 dogs with symptoms suggestive of infection. Parasite detection was performed using the VetAll® rapid test, hematological alterations were assessed through a complete blood count, and risk factors such as age, sex, habitat, and deworming were analyzed. Absolute and relative frequencies were used for the analysis. Results showed an incidence of 10% (5 positive cases). Hemograms revealed that four out of five dogs presented normocytic and normochromic anemia, with hematocrit values ranging from 8.2 to 50.3%, erythrocytes from 1.31 to 6.94 M/µL, and hemoglobin from 14.3 to 18 g/dL; in addition, all showed thrombocytopenia (135–156 K/µL) and leukopenia (1.65–5.39 K/µL). No risk factors could be associated with the frequency of Anaplasma spp. due to the sample size. In conclusion, the results confirm the presence of Anaplasma spp. in the studied canine population, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, hematological monitoring, and the implementation of preventive measures such as deworming and environmental control to protect animal health.

• Váldodahkki: Arellano Chávez, Alisson Karelys (author)
• Eará dahkkit: Ostaiza Conforme, Jocelyn Yomira (author)
• Materiálatiipa: bachelorThesis
• Giella: spa
• Almmustuhtton: 2025
• Fáttát: Caninos; Hemoparásitos; Hemograma; Trombocitopenia
• Liŋkkat: http://repositorio.espam.edu.ec/handle/42000/2850