Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hunting dog with fungal infection and high calcium from calcitriol
By Weingart, C et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2018·Klinik fü, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Calcitriol induced hypercalcemia in a hunting dog with a disseminated Paecilomyces variotii infection].
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old hunting dog was brought in because he had a poor appetite, was losing weight, and was drinking and urinating more than usual. Tests showed he had anemia, high white blood cell counts, liver issues, and elevated calcium levels. Further examination revealed he had a widespread infection caused by a type of mold called Paecilomyces variotii. The high calcium levels were linked to an excess of a vitamin D form called calcitriol. Treatment focused on addressing the infection and managing the calcium levels, which helped improve the dog's condition.
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Abstract
A 5-year old hunting dog was presented with reduced appetite, weight loss and polyuria/polydipsia. Hematology and clinical chemistry revealed anemia, leukocytosis, increased liver enzymes, hypoalbuminemia and hypercalcemia. The cytological, pathohistological and microbiological examination identified a disseminated infection with the saprophytic mould fungus Paecilomyces variotii in the biopsies of the spleen and a lymph node. Determination of vitamin D metabolites confirmed a calcitriol induced hypercalcemia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29717985/