Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Autochthonous Transmission of Coccidioides in Animals, Washington, USA.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- James, Allison E et al.
Plain-English summary
This report discusses five cases of a fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis, which was found in animals in Washington State. The infection is caused by a fungus called Coccidioides immitis, and the findings suggest that this fungus is present in the environment in that area. If your pet shows signs of illness and has been in or traveled to south central Washington, your veterinarian should consider this infection as a possible cause.
Abstract
We report 5 cases of coccidioidomycosis in animals that were acquired within Washington, USA, and provide further evidence for the environmental endemicity of Coccidioides immitis within the state. Veterinarians should consider coccidioidomycosis in animals with compatible clinical signs that reside in, or have traveled to, south central Washington.
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