Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Disseminated Conidiobolus incongruus fungal infection in a dog
By Paige E. Mackey et al.·Published in Medical Mycology Case Reports·2015·Oklahoma State University, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 1 BVMTH, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA, NL·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Disseminated Conidiobolus incongruus in a dog: A case report and literature review
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Plain-English summary
A young dog was brought to the vet for pneumonia that didn't respond to antibiotics. After testing, the vet discovered the dog had a rare fungal infection caused by a type of fungus called Conidiobolus incongruus. This is the first time this specific fungus has been reported to cause illness in dogs. Treatment details were not provided, but the case highlights the importance of considering unusual infections in pets with persistent respiratory issues.
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Abstract
Conidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal disease of both humans and animals, occurring mainly in tropical and subtropical climates. We describe a disseminated fungal infection in a young, apparently immunocompetent dog who initially presented for antibiotic resistant pneumonia. Histopathology and mycology identified a Conidiobolus sp., further confirmed as Conidiobolus incongruus through DNA sequencing of D1/D2 regions. This is the first report of this species causing disease in dogs and the fifth reported infection in animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2015.02.005