Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic skin ulcer from pythiosis in an 8-month-old African dog
By Rivierre, Christine et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2005·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pythiosis in Africa.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old dog in Africa was brought to the vet with a long-lasting, ulcerated skin sore. The cause was identified as a type of organism called Pythium, which can lead to serious skin infections. This case is notable because it represents the first documented instance of this infection in Africa, and the specific strain may be a new species. Treatment details were not provided, but early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing such infections.
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Abstract
We report the first case of pythiosis from Africa in an 8-month-old dog with a chronic and ulcerative cutaneous lesion. The etiologic agent belonged to the genus Pythium. Phylogenetic analysis placed the isolate in a sister group to the other P. insidiosum strains. However, the isolate may belong to a new Pythium species.
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