Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diarrhea in 3-month-old Maltese puppy caused by Cystoisospora
By Lee, Sangmin et al.·Published in The Korean journal of parasitology·2018·Banghak Animal Hospital, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Identification of Cystoisospora ohioensis in a Diarrheal Dog in Korea.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old female Maltese puppy was brought to the vet with ongoing diarrhea. Tests including blood work and a fecal examination revealed the presence of a parasite called Cystoisospora ohioensis, which is known to cause gastrointestinal issues. Although another parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, was also detected, the main concern was the Cystoisospora infection. The puppy's condition was confirmed through advanced genetic testing. Treatment typically involves medications to eliminate the parasite, and with proper care, the puppy can recover fully.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old female Maltese puppy was hospitalized with persistent diarrhea in a local veterinary clinic. Blood chemistry and hematology profile were analyzed and fecal smear was examined. Diarrheal stools were examined in a diagnostic laboratory, using multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) against 23 diarrheal pathogens. Sequence analysis was performed using nested PCR amplicon of 18S ribosomal RNA. Coccidian oocysts were identified in the fecal smear. Although multiplex real-time PCR was positive for Cyclospora cayetanensis, the final diagnosis was Cystoisospora ohioensis infection, confirmed by phylogenetic analysis of 18S rRNA. To our knowledge, this the first case report of C. ohioensis in Korea, using microscopic examination and phylogenetic analysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30196670/