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   What is a rickettsial infection in dogs?

   • Ticks are absolutely the most common vectors of the bacteria for dogs, with three species being the most prevalent. Rickettsial infections may lead to severe clinic signs if allowed to progress to the chronic stage. Symptoms of an infection with R. rickettsii include:

   Rickettsial Infection in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   How do I know if my dog has a rickettsial infection?

   • The signs of a rickettsial infection vary among host species. In dogs, signs of infection may include fever, lack of appetite, depression, loss of stamina, lameness, and coughing. Such infections are usually seen during the warmer months and are not generally fatal.

   Infections Caused by Rickettsiae - Special Pet Topics - Merck

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   Can dogs get Rickettsia?

   • This infection tends to be more common in younger dogs, especially those that spend a large portion of their time outdoors. Rickettsia bacteria are spread to canines by ticks, specifically the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, and the Rocky Mountain wood tick, with several other species implicated depending on the country of residence.

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   How to prevent rickettsial infections in dogs?

   • Minimizing tick exposure, acaricide use, and routine removal of ticks represent the most effective means of preventing rickettsial infections in dogs. shutterstock.com/PaleBlue. Rickettsial organisms are small, obligate intracellular bacteria in the order Rickettsiales.

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2. todaysveterinarypractice.com › parasitology › tickTick-borne Rickettsial Infections of Dogs | Today's ...

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   Tick-borne Rickettsial Infections of Dogs. Minimizing tick exposure, acaricide use, and routine removal of ticks represent the most effective means of preventing rickettsial infections in dogs. April 12, 2019 |. Issue: May/June 2019. Brian Herrin. DVM, PhD. shutterstock.com/PaleBlue.

3. www.merckvetmanual.com › generalized-conditionsRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   Spotted fevers are diseases caused by a set of related bacteria in the Rickettsia genus, of which Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe. After transmission of the pathogen through tick bite, patients may manifest a local eschar or characteristic rash, including petechial hemorrhage and other clinical outcomes of vasculitis.

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   Rickettsia bacteria are the cause of several infections, including ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in canines. Ticks are absolutely the most common vectors of the bacteria for dogs, with three species being the most prevalent. Rickettsial infections may lead to severe clinic signs if allowed to progress to the chronic stage.

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6. www.cdc.gov › mmwr › volumesDiagnosis and Management of Tickborne Rickettsial Diseases ...

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   May 13, 2016 · Evidence of current or past rickettsial infection in dogs might be useful in determining the presence of human risk for tickborne rickettsial diseases in a given geographic area (82). Tickborne rickettsial infection in dogs can range from inapparent to severe.

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7. www.merckvetmanual.com › special-pet-topicsInfections Caused by Rickettsiae - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   Rickettsiae are bacteria that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other diseases in dogs and other animals. Learn about the signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of rickettsial infections in dogs from this comprehensive guide by Merck Veterinary Manual.

8. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › rocky-mountainRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals

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   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by an infectious bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii, which can only survive within its host’s cells. RMSF occurs in North, South, and Central America and is widespread throughout the Midwest, the Pacific Northwest, and the eastern United States, as well as in parts of Canada.

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   Mar 16, 2006 · IHC staining of tissues from the patient's dog, submitted by the veterinarian to CDC, demonstrated abundant spotted fever group rickettsial antigens, and rickettsiae were identified within and around blood vessels in multiple tissues, including brain and testes.