Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal spp. infections in dogs from the Southern US
By Bacon, Rebecca L et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2022·Texas A&M University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: spp. infections in dogs from the Southern United States.
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Plain-English summary
Five dogs in the Southern United States were diagnosed with infections caused by soil-dwelling fungi, which can lead to serious health issues. Among these dogs, three were Labrador Retrievers, and some showed symptoms affecting their muscles or lymphatic systems, while others had meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and its surrounding tissues). Unfortunately, three of the dogs had ongoing health issues, one was euthanized due to severe illness, and one could not be followed up. This highlights the importance of recognizing these fungal infections in dogs and the potential for serious outcomes.
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Abstract
spp. are soil-dwelling fungi sporadically reported to cause disease in humans and dogs. This study summarized the clinical presentations, histologic findings, andsp. involved in 5 dogs diagnosed through the panfungal polymerase chain reaction service (PCR) at Texas A&M University, with a review of previously reported cases. Of the 5 cases, 3 were Labrador Retrievers, 2 were male, and 3 were female. Three of 5 involved the musculoskeletal or lymphatic systems, and 2 of 5 dogs presented with meningoencephalitis.,, andwere identified based on panfungal PCR, showing 99% to 100% sequence matches in combination with morphologic features. Three of 5 dogs had static disease at the time of publication, 1 was euthanized, and 1 was lost to follow-up. This study describesspp. as a cause of meningoencephalitis in dogs, identifies 2 novelspp. involved in infections, and adds to the existing knowledge of clinical presentations and outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35137606/