Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with skin fungal infection from Aureobasidium pullulans
By Waller, Stefanie Bressan et al.·Published in Veterinaria italiana·2021·Department of Veterinary Preventive·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis due to Aureobasidium pullulans infection in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog developed an ulcerative sore on its right leg after being neutered, which turned out to be a fungal infection caused by Aureobasidium pullulans. This type of infection, known as subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, can occur when the skin is compromised, especially during stressful times like recovery from surgery. Fortunately, the lesion healed on its own within five weeks without any antifungal treatment. This case emphasizes the need for veterinarians to consider this environmental fungus when diagnosing skin issues in dogs.
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Abstract
A case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a dog with an ulcerative lesion on the right limb during a post-operative period of castration was described for the first time. The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the fungal colonies growth on the Sabouraud‑dextrose agar were detailed. The fungus was identified as Aureobasidium pullulans on the basis of the phenotypic analysis, which was confirmed by sequencing of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) region of rDNA. The patient might have acquired the infection through traumatic inoculation by environmental contact, along with the immunological condition during the stressful period of postoperative. The spontaneous remission of the lesion was observed in five weeks without antifungal treatment. This work highlights the importance of considering the pathogenic potential of this environmental fungus and the need of including it in the differential diagnosis of cutaneous lesions in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34971512/