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BSAVA’s Scientific Committee provides BSAVA and its members with information and advice on a range of scientific issues which are important to companion animals. The committee has developed factsheets (Scientific Information Documents) on several topics in small animal disease, to provide evidence-based information for the veterinary profession on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and public health implications of these diseases, and signpost to further resources. If you have any suggestions for topics which BSAVA could develop disease factsheets on, please email [email protected].

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    • Babesia canis
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Reports of being diagnosed in the UK sometimes relate to dogs that have not travelled outside the UK. This is a reminder of the need to be alert to the presence of vector-borne diseases not only in pets which have been abroad but also those with no history of travel. BSAVA has produced key information for the profession about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of babesiosis. .

    • Brucella canis
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Canine brucellosis is an emerging infectious disease in Europe, it is of particular concern in the UK where increasing numbers of dogs are imported from the EU. Alongside increased awareness of the disease, there has been an increase in the number of dogs diagnosed with clinical or subclinical infection as well as a well-publicized case of human infection. BSAVA has produced key information for the veterinary profession covering the distribution, transmission, presentation, diagnosis and management of this disease, together with public health and legal implications. .

    • Dirofilaria immitis
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Although (commonly known as heartworm) is not endemic in the UK, the number of infections diagnosed in dogs in the UK is increasing, with most cases found in dogs that have travelled to or been imported from regions where the disease is endemic. Currently, average temperature conditions necessary for transmission of dirofilariasis are rarely met in the UK. However, with increasing temperatures and the rise in imported dogs, there’s potentially an increasing risk of becoming endemic in the UK. This document provides key information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm.

      Click here to download a PDF of the Infographic summary of the Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) Scientific Information Document.

    • Leishmaniosis
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Leishmaniosis (leishmaniasis) is a vector-borne disease caused by a protozoan parasite that is spread by phlebotomine sand-flies. In Europe, canine leishmaniosis is predominantly caused by , although other species (, ) have occasionally been reported. can be transmitted to humans, primarily via sand-fly bite, but transmission from infected dogs is thought to be extremely uncommon..

    • Leptospirosis
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      The bacteria that cause leptospirosis are found worldwide and can cause clinical disease in most mammals. Dogs, and less commonly cats, can become infected with , which can cause a variety of clinical signs, ranging from mild and non-specific to severe, multi-systemic, fulminant disease that can lead to death. Both species can also be asymptomatic shedders of this potential zoonosis in the urine, so awareness and control of the disease is important from a public health perspective. . Owners, vets and laboratory personnel may be at greatest risk of zoonotic transmission from dogs, and it is thought that pet rat owners may be most at risk of pet-associated leptospirosis as rats are the main reservoir for L. icterohaemorrhagiae, the serovar most pathogenic to humans.

    • Lyme disease
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Lyme disease is a chronic, multi-systemic, inflammatory disorder of humans and animals associated with infection by the tick-borne spirochaete, There are a number of subspecies of , each adapted to a different type of wildlife. The principal vector in the UK is the tick and animals become infected following a bite from an infected nymph or adult. Tick-borne disease poses an ongoing and growing risk to dogs and their owners in the UK. Last reviewed 2016.

    • Meticillin-resistant staphylococci
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      Antimicrobial resistant bacteria are of great concern in both human and veterinary healthcare. Animals could be at risk of colonisation or infection in veterinary premises and/or act as reservoirs for colonisation or infection of in-contact humans. High standards of clinical practice and hygiene are vital to prevent the spread of these organisms. Responsible antimicrobial use will help slow the development of resistance and help preserve the efficacy of antimicrobial drugs for the future. This resource includes the BSAVA Practice Guidelines on Reducing the risk from MRSA and MRSP. .

    • Mycobacterial infection
      BSAVA Scientific Information Documents

      The number of cases of mycobacterial infections being recognised in small companion animals is slowly increasing, although it should be borne in mind that the number of confirmed cases of remains very low. However, in view of the public health implications, it is important that veterinary surgeons have access to accurate information on which to base decisions related to diagnosis and management in order to provide accurate advice to their clients.

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