Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with rare skin nodules from Toxoplasma infection in Brazil
By Pena, Hilda F J et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2014·Departamento de Medicina Veteriná, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Isolation and biological and molecular characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from canine cutaneous toxoplasmosis in Brazil.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old immunosuppressed dog developed unusual nodular skin lesions, which were found to be caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This condition, known as cutaneous toxoplasmosis, is quite rare in dogs. The specific strain of the parasite was identified and characterized through advanced testing methods. Treatment details were not provided, but it’s important for pet owners to consult their veterinarian if they notice similar skin issues in their pets, especially if they have underlying health conditions.
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Abstract
Cutaneous toxoplasmosis is a rare manifestation. This study represents a case report of an immunosuppressed dog that developed nodular dermal lesions caused by Toxoplasma gondii. The isolate (TgDgBr20) was characterized as mouse virulent and was genotyped as type BrI (ToxoDB genotype 6) using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and as Africa 1 through microsatellite analysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25253796/