Studies on feline babesiosis. 2. Clinical observations
Futter, G.J.; Belonje, P.C.
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 51(3): 143-146
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 1019-9128 PMID: 7265082 Document Number: 158980
Clinical observations were made on 20 experimentally infected and 70 clinical cases of feline babesiasis. The experimental cats showed a remarkable ability to adapt to the disease. Lethargy, anorexia and anemia were recorded in both groups. Icterus was occasionally seen. Elevated body temperature was not a feature of the disease. All untreated animals eventually died. Blood smears revealed increased polychromatophils, Howell-Jolly bodies, nucleated erythrocytes and anisocytosis indicative of a regnerative anemia. Erythrophagocytosis by monocytic type leukocytes was also observed.