Babesia Gibsoni – An Emerging Challenge In Canine Pediatric Practice In Chennai

Canine Babesiosis caused by Babesia gibsoni was more prevalent in canine pediatric population of Chennai. In puppies it causes a fatal disease with complicating signs. Though Diminazene aceturate was used in successful management of babesiosis, in some cases it fails to effect cure in puppies. In such cases Clindamycin was found to be successful in the clinical management of pediatric babesiosis.