Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal heart infection in a puppy with heart defect
By Saavedra, A et al.Ā·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary CardiologyĀ·2024Ā·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Candida tropicalis infectious endocarditis in a dog with a patent ductus arteriosus.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old male miniature Australian Shepherd was brought in for surgery due to a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which is a persistent connection between two major blood vessels in the heart. During an echocardiogram, the vet found a strange growth in the main pulmonary artery. Unfortunately, blood tests later confirmed that the dog had a fungal infection called Candida tropicalis endocarditis, which is a rare but serious condition. Sadly, the dog did not survive, highlighting the severity of this infection in pets with heart issues.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old male intact miniature Australian Shepherd presented for surgical consultation for a previously diagnosed patent ductus arteriosus. Echocardiogram revealed a patent ductus arteriosus and a hyperechoic oscillating lesion within the main pulmonary artery. Blood cultures and eventual post-mortem examination revealed Candida tropicalis endocarditis. This case report highlights a rare case of fungal endocarditis with both echocardiographic and post-mortem findings.
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