Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Swollen paw with skin histoplasmosis in a Siberian husky in Japan
By Nishifuji, K et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2005·Department of Dermatology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Interdigital involvement in a case of primary cutaneous canine histoplasmosis in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Siberian husky in Tokyo had a swollen paw with painful growths between his toes. He didn't show any signs of lung or stomach issues, which can sometimes happen with this type of infection. Tests on the skin showed a type of fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum, which is known to cause skin problems in dogs. Treatment details weren't specified, but recognizing this condition is important for pet owners in Japan, as it may be more common there.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old male Siberian husky bred outdoor in Tokyo had a swollen paw with interdigital granulomatous lesions in the left hindlimb. The dog had no apparent pulmonary or gastrointestinal involvement. Histopathological analysis of the skin lesions demonstrated yeast-like organisms predominantly within macrophages. Sequence analysis of fungal ribosome RNA gene isolated from a paraffin sample revealed a 100% homology with the teleomorph of Histoplasma capsulatum. The present case may support the concept of primary cutaneous canine histoplasmosis as an endemic phenotype recognized in Japan.
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