Ehrlichiosis
A bacterial disease that is spread by the Brown dog tick.
The most common symptoms are:
Loss of appetiteDepressionFeverPainful jointsBloody nosePale gums If left untreated it can lead to:Permanent blindnessAutoimmune diseasesBleeding complicationsDeath There is a preventative (Frontline/Nexgard flea and tick – applied monthly) and a treatment for this disease.
In 2017, of 1237 patients tested, 8 were positive at our hospital.
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