A possible canine tick-bite reaction to Ixodes muris.
An Airedale terrier became acutely ill following attachment of an Ixodes muris tick. Clinical signs waned within hours of tick removal, similar to a pattern previously documented in animals harboring I. muris. This supports the theory that I. muris can induce a noninfectious, severe inflammatory reaction in domestic animals.
Strong-Klefenz
Jennifer E
JE
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. jen@ferretvet.ca
Gaskill
Cynthia L
CL
D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000469:parasitology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D018884:Ixodes / Q000276:immunology*; D013984:Tick Infestations / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*