Description:
In this hour-long talk, we will provide an overview of ehrlichiosis as both a potential pathogen of pets and as a zoonotic agent. We will review tick transmission as well as relevant tick species, geography, and seasonality. We’ll present each of the three most relevant potential pathogens—E. canis, E. ewingii, and E. chaffeensis—including disease manifestations. We’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment of ehrlichiosis, as well as the clinical utility of screening tests and the appropriate course of action when a healthy dog tests positive.
DATE:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:30pm: Registration and Cocktails
7:00pm: Dinner and Presentation
Presenter:
Full Name
Leah Cohn
Speaker Bio
Dr. Cohn earned her DVM at the University of Tennessee, followed by internship, residency, and PhD at North Carolina State University. She is a diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine with specialization in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohn has been a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri for almost 30 years, recently having served as the Interim Dean of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cohn enjoys all aspects of internal medicine but has a special interest in infectious and respiratory disease. She is the editor-in-chief of Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor, and has authored well over 135 peer reviewed scientific publications.
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