Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin infection from Pythium in 2 dogs in Italy
By Peano, Andrea et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2023·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous Pythiosis in 2 Dogs, Italy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs in Italy developed skin infections caused by a water mold called Pythium insidiosum after being exposed to the same freshwater area repeatedly. The dogs showed symptoms of skin lesions that were likely painful and infected. It's important for pet owners and veterinarians to consider this type of infection if a dog has been in similar environments. Treatment details were not specified, but addressing the infection early is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
We report cutaneous pythiosis in 2 dogs in Italy that had recurrent exposure to the same freshwater habitat. Phylogenetic analysis placed the isolates within Pythium insidiosum complex cluster IV, corresponding to P. periculosum. In Italy, pythiosis should be considered in differential diagnoses by human and veterinary health professionals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37347828/