Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Candida tropicalis infectious endocarditis in a dog with a patent ductus arteriosus.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Saavedra, A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- dog
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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