S36C - Feline Tick-Borne Diseases: Timely Updates on Cytauxzoonosis & More

This case-based course reviews geographic distribution of common ticks in North America and associated vector-borne pathogens of veterinary and zoonotic importance. It will examine clinical and laboratory findings that can provide veterinarians with support for confidently diagnosing tick-borne diseases in cats. The role and results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and serology for various pathogens will be reviewed. The course will also provide treatment and monitoring recommendations for vector-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, borreliosis, cytauxzoonosis, and ehrlichiosis.