Pythium insidiosum colitis in a dog: treatment and clinical outcome

Pythium insidiosum colitis in a dog: treatment and clinical outcome

ABSTRACT: The aim of this report is to describe the clinical, pathological and imaging findings and treatment of colitis caused by Pythium insidiosum in a canine presenting haematochezia and progressive weight loss. Through imaging, a thickening of the transverse and descending colon was observed. Histopathological analysis of the large intestine fragment revealed the presence of hyphae, confirmed by immunohistochemistry and PCR as P. insidiosum. Antifungal treatment with itraconazole implemented after partial surgical resection, resulted in control of the disease.

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Main Authors: Fujimori,Mahyumi, Lopes,Erika Rondon, Lima,Samara Rosolem, Paula,Daphine Ariadne Jesus de, Almeida,Arleana do Bom Parto Ferreira de, Colodel,Edson Moleta, Pescador,Caroline Argenta, Néspoli,Pedro Eduardo Brandini, Nakazato,Luciano, Dutra,Valéria, Souza,Roberto Lopes de, Sousa,Valéria Régia Franco
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2016
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782016000300526
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