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Microfilariae and Babesia in a Dog's Blood Smear: Co-infection

Discovery of microfilariae and Babesia spp. in a dog's blood smear. Results of complete blood count and biochemical analysis in a combined parasitic invasion.

Maria Abramina Maria Abramina 1 min
Blood smear: nematode larva (microfilaria) against a background of erythrocytes
Blood smear: nematode larva (microfilaria) against a background of erythrocytes
Blood smear: microfilaria body with visible somatic nuclei
Blood smear: microfilaria body with visible somatic nuclei
Blood smear: overview of a preparation with microfilaria at low magnification
Blood smear: overview of a preparation with microfilaria at low magnification
Blood smear: intraerythrocytic inclusions of protozoa Babesia spp.
Blood smear: intraerythrocytic inclusions of protozoa Babesia spp.
Complete blood count form: thrombocytopenia 38×10⁹/L and accelerated ESR
Complete blood count form: thrombocytopenia 38×10⁹/L and accelerated ESR
Biochemical analysis form: elevated AST, ALT, urea, and creatinine
Biochemical analysis form: elevated AST, ALT, urea, and creatinine

😱 A stray dog — with two parasites in its blood at once! 🔬 Microfilariae (images 1-3) and Babesia spp. (image #4) were found during blood microscopy of a stray dog. CBC (image #5). Serum biochemistry (image #6). 🙏 Material kindly provided by veterinary doctor, cytologist, head of laboratory, Maria Abramina, Kaluga.

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