TABLE 3.
Canine Infectious Disease Screening Suggestions
| Infectious Agent | Reported Transmission | Screening Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Babesia canis | Yes | Yes |
| Babesia gibsonii | Yes | Yes/breeds∗ |
| Leishmania sp. | Yes | Regional†/breed∗/travel history‡ |
| Trypanosoma cruzi | Yes | Regional†/travel history‡ |
| Ehrlichia sp. | Experimental | Consider§ |
| Anaplasma sp. | Experimental | Consider§ |
| Rickettsia rickettsi | No | No |
| Mycoplasma canis | Yes? | Consider§ |
| Bartonella vinsonii | Experimental | Consider§ |
| Brucella sp. | No | Intact¶ |
∗
Screen donor dogs of breeds with increased incidence.
†
Screen donor dogs within regions of high incidence.
‡
Screen donor dogs that travel to regions of high incidence.
§
Evidence exists that should be seriously considered.
¶
Screen donor dogs that are not neutered.