Cutaneous pythiosis in a dog from Brazil
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This report describes a case of cutaneous pythiosis in a 6-year-old female mixed breed dog, from the central west region of São Paulo State, Brazil. The cytological and histopathological analyses showed an intense inflammatory infiltrate with presence of numerous hyphal elements, suggesting infection due to Pythium insidiosum. The diagnosis was confirmed by nested-PCR, which was carried out with specific primers derived from the ribosomal DNA region. The pathogen occurs in Brazil and veterinarians should be aware of the importance of correctly diagnosing this disease and differentiating it from other fungal diseases.
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Veterinary Dermatology. Malden: Wiley-blackwell Publishing, Inc, v. 21, n. 2, p. 202-204, 2010.
