Abstract
In this study an increased SUSPPUP ratio and fractional excretion of potassium in dogs infected with Babesia canis suggested mineralocorticoid excess in canine babesiosis. A significant increase in strong monovalent electrolyte fractional excretions in azotaemic dogs infected with B. canis probably resulted from acute tubular necrosis.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Babesiosis / blood
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Babesiosis / urine
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Babesiosis / veterinary*
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Dog Diseases / blood
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Dog Diseases / metabolism*
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Dog Diseases / urine
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Dogs
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Electrolytes / blood
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Electrolytes / urine
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Phosphorus / blood*
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Phosphorus / urine*
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Sodium / blood*
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Sodium / urine*
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Water-Electrolyte Balance
Substances
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Electrolytes
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Phosphorus
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Sodium