Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Fonsecaea pedrosoi fungal skin infection
By Rajeev, Sreekumari et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2008·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fonsecaea pedrosoi skin infection in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with a skin infection caused by a fungus called Fonsecaea pedrosoi. This type of infection can lead to skin lesions and discomfort for the pet. The treatment typically involves antifungal medications, which can help clear up the infection and relieve symptoms. With proper care, the dog can recover and return to normal health.
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Abstract
Fonsecaea pedrosoi is the most common fungal agent associated with human chromoblastomycosis. In the current study, a phaeohyphomycotic condition of the skin caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi is described in a dog.
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