Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Protothecosis andco-infection in a dog from Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Arsenault, Anne C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 2-year-old, neutered male mixed-breed dog from Nova Scotia, Canada was evaluated for panuveitis, polyuria, polydipsia, and hind limb ataxia. Toxoplasmosis was diagnosed ante-mortem based on markedly increasedtiters. The post-mortem examination confirmed systemic toxoplasmosis and demonstrated disseminated protothecosis. This article documents the first reported case of canine protothecosis in Atlantic Canada. Key clinical message: This case report demonstrates that protothecosis should be a clinical consideration for dogs in Canada. Co-infection with other organisms may occur, which may mask clinical signs and potentially delay diagnosis.
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