Protozoa: Babesia canis

Question 1

What is Babesia canis?

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Answer 1

1. bloodborne parasites

2. microscopic parasite visible under high power magnification in a blood smear

Question 2

How is Babesia canis important?

Answer 2

can cause hemolytic anemia

Question 3

How is Babesia canis diagnosed?

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Answer 3

1. stained blood smear

2. antibody test

Question 4

How is Babesia canis controlled?

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Answer 4

1. treat infected animals

2. tick control