Red blood cell change at babesiosis

Babesia canis is widespread across the globe. Babesiosis of dogs is constantly registered in the territory of the Russian Federation. This disease accounts for 14-18% of the total number of dogs that received veterinary services. The development of the disease occurs within 3-7 days. Certain clinical signs develop: general oppression, fever, hematuria. Animals develop autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The structure of the erythrocyte membrane is broken. On the surface of erythrocytes appear protrusions of various sizes. This is due to a change in the electronegative charge on the red blood cell membrane. Acanthocytosis develops.