Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blastomycosis infection found in six dogs in New York state
By Côté, E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1997·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Blastomycosis in six dogs in New York state.
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Plain-English summary
Six dogs in New York were diagnosed with blastomycosis, a fungal infection that can affect both dogs and humans. This condition had not been reported in dogs from this area before, which raises concerns about its presence and potential spread. The infection is linked to certain environmental factors that are now recognized in New York. Understanding how these dogs became infected can help veterinarians provide better advice to pet owners about the risks and prevention of this disease.
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Abstract
Blastomycosis was diagnosed in 6 dogs living in New York state. To our knowledge, blastomycosis has not been previously reported in dogs in this area, and maps that indicate the prevalence of blastomycosis in North America often partially or completely exclude the state of New York. Environmental characteristics implicated in previous blastomycosis outbreaks in people can be found in New York state, and this may explain how these dogs became infected. Blastomycosis develops in people as well as in dogs, and an understanding of the ecologic and clinical features of blastomycosis can help veterinarians counsel their clients in matters of public health.
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