The dynamics of babesia infection incidence in dogs in the city of Krasnoyarsk

The aim of the research was to investigate the dynamics of babesia infection morbidity in dogs and their survival in Krasnoyarsk during 2016-2019. There were viewed clinical signs of the invasion of dogs related to endemic zone. The research was conducted in the laboratory of veterinary clinic “Akella”. The dogs’ blood samples were examined to confirm the diagnosis (n=338). The samples were collected from peripheral blood veins according to preanalytical rules and transportation conditions. Each patient was comprehensively examined in two stages. At the first stage the case taking was performed, physical examination was done; complete blood count and blood biochemical parameters were evaluated. At the second stage microscopic examination of blood smears was done, the evaluation of bone marrow regenerative capacity was given and manual platelet count necessary to exclude the presence of platelet clumps was made. Making definitive diagnosis babesiosis was based on the laboratory data. Medical treatment was prescribed depending on the severity of the disease. The mortality depended on timely admission to the clinic, the patient’s age, the presence of other pathologies and made 3.5 %. There was excess incidence of dog babesia infection in Krasnoyarsk during 2016-2019. That is why comprehensive diagnosis of patients with clinical signs of invasion is necessary to evaluate the severity, to predict the course of disease and to evaluate the treatment’s effect. The seasonality of the infection from March to November was noted.