Abstract
BackgroundLittle is known about the impact of babesiosis on semen quality and fertility in dogs.Case presentationFour cases of infertility in male dogs after infection with Babesia canis are described. In all dogs sperm quality was low. Two dogs were castrated pharmacologically or surgically. In two dogs fertility was restored after supplementation with selenium and Vitamin E. As possible causes of spermatogenesis disorders due to the treatment of infection with Babesia canis with imidocarb, fever and disturbed testicular microcirculation are discussed.ConclusionsThese cases indicate that if males have fertility problems, question about babesiosis infection in the past should be a permanent point in the clinical interview.
Highlights
Little is known about the impact of babesiosis on semen quality and fertility in dogs
The causes of spermatogenesis disorders may have been a complex process of many overlapping factors, but in these cases the effect of inflammation leading to an elevated body temperature or microcirculation disorders in the testicles during babesiosis can be suspected
An imidazole-induced spermatogenesis disorder is unlikely since there are no data on adverse effects of imidazole on semen quality [10, 11]
Summary
Little is known about the impact of babesiosis on semen quality and fertility in dogs. There are no studies on the influence of babesiosis on the quality of semen in dogs. Case presentation Four stud dogs were presented for semen evaluation to the Department of Animal Reproduction with Clinic because of acquired infertility, defined as conception All dogs had a history of infection with babesiosis during the previous 24 months.
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