Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with blindness and diarrhea from Prototheca algal infection
By Vince, Andrew R et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Department of Pathobiology (Vince, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Protothecosis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young rough-coated collie was brought in with serious health issues, including worsening neurological problems, blindness, and bloody diarrhea. Tests revealed an infection caused by Prototheca zopfii, an unusual type of algae. Unfortunately, despite the diagnosis, the dog had significant internal damage, including granulomas (small lumps) in the colon, heart, kidneys, and eyes, which were found during a post-mortem examination. This case highlights the severity of this rare infection and its impact on a dog's health.
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Abstract
A case of a disseminated algal infection is reported in a young rough-coated collie dog with progressive neurologic deficits, blindness, and hemorrhagic diarrhea. Prototheca zopfii organisms were cultured from feces, urine, and blood. At necropsy, granulomas containing typical organisms were identified within the proximal colon, heart, kidneys, and eyes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25320382/