Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with widespread fungal infection by Paecilomyces sp
By García, M E et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2000·Facultad de Veterinaria, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated mycoses in a dog by Paecilomyces sp.
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Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with a serious fungal infection caused by Paecilomyces sp., which affected multiple organs including the kidneys and heart. The diagnosis was made based on clinical signs and a specific blood test, but it was confirmed after the dog passed away and a post-mortem examination was performed. Unfortunately, the infection was severe and widespread, making effective treatment challenging. Early identification of such infections is crucial for determining the best antifungal treatment options.
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Abstract
We describe a case of canine mycoses initially diagnosed by clinical signs and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay anti-fungal test, and later confirmed by the isolation of Paecilomyces sp. during the post-mortem examination. The fungus was isolated from lesions in the kidneys, mitral valve, abdominal aorta and vertebral discs. In this kind of process, it is important to identify the responsible agent early in order to make a study of anti-fungal susceptibility and establish effective treatment.
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