Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vizsla with fungal infection showing weight loss and balance problems
By March, P A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis, treatment, and temporary remission of disseminated paecilomycosis in a vizsla.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old vizsla was brought in showing signs of lethargy, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, and balance issues. Tests revealed a serious fungal infection affecting the bone marrow. The veterinarian used antifungal treatment based on lab tests to monitor the disease, and the dog showed significant improvement for about 12 weeks. Unfortunately, the disease was severe, and further examination after the dog passed away showed it had affected multiple systems, including the brain.
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Abstract
A case of disseminated paecilomycosis in a three-year-old vizsla is described. Clinical signs of lethargy, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, diarrhea, and vestibulocochlear deficits were exhibited. Dense colonization of bone marrow by the fungus was found early in the disease course. Serial culture of bone-marrow aspirates and in vitro sensitivity testing helped monitor disease progression and guide antifungal therapy. Clinical and laboratory parameters demonstrated marked improvement for a period of 12 weeks. Multisystemic disease with central nervous system involvement was found at necropsy.
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