We evaluated 43 published cases of dogs with confirmed Pneumocystis infection regarding the value of clinical parameters indicating the presence of the disease as well as tools for the detection of the pathogen. The assessed parameters included clinical signs, laboratory findings, results of...
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Weissenbacher-Lang, C.; Fuchs-Baumgartinger, A.; Guija-De-Arespacochaga, A.; Klang, A.; Weissenböck, H.; Künzel, F.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2018, 30, 1, pp 26-35
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening fungal disease that can occur in dogs. The aim of this study was to provide a preliminary genetic characterisation of Pneumocystis carinii f.sp. 'canis' (P. canis) in dogs and thereby develop a reliable molecular protocol to definitively diagnose ...
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Danesi, P.; Ravagnan, S.; Johnson, L. R.; Furlanello, T.; Milani, A.; Martin, P.; Boyd, S.; Best, M.; Galgut, B.; Irwin, P.; Canfield, P. J.; Krockenberger, M. B.; Halliday, C.; Meyer, W.; Malik, R.
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Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK
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Medical Mycology, 2017, 55, 8, pp 828-842
A 1-year and 7-months-old neutered male toy poodle was presented with persistent respiratory distress, gradual weight loss and melaena. Thoracic radiography showed an unstructured interstitial lung pattern. Histopathological examination of tissues collected at necropsy examination revealed...
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Sakashita, T.; Kaneko, Y.; Izzati, U. Z.; Hirai, T.; Fuke, N.; Torisu, S.; Yamaguchi, R.
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Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
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Journal of Comparative Pathology, 2020, 175, pp 85-89
A 3.5-y-old Whippet mixed-breed dog was presented with a history of respiratory distress, exercise intolerance, and generalized demodicosis. Hematologic alterations included marked leukocytosis and neutrophilia. Radiographic examination showed a diffuse interstitial and mild peripheral alveolar...
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Weissenbacher-Lang, C.; Fuchs-Baumgartinger, A.; Klang, A.; Kneissl, S.; Pirker, A.; Shibly, S.; Ritgen, S. von; Weissenböck, H.; Künzel, F.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2017, 29, 5, pp 757-762
A 2-year-old, female spayed, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel was presented for evaluation of dyspnea, inappetence, and lethargy. Thoracic radiographs revealed a moderate diffuse interstitial lung pattern affecting the perihilar and caudodorsal lung fields, and an echocardiogram revealed severe...
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Okine, A. A. K.; Chapman, S.; Hostutler, R. A.; Livingston, R.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 2018, 47, 1, pp 146-149
The present case describes a dog with eosinophilic bronchopneumonia. The dog was presented with a history of coughing and dyspnea at the Department of Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University. A presumptive diagnosis of Pneumocystic carinii was made based on...
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Opdenakker, S.; Vekens, E. van der; Jennes, M.; Bavegems, V.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 2012, 81, 4, pp 216-223
A retrospective study was performed to determine the main mycoses and oomycosis that affected domestic animals diagnosed in the Laboratório de Patologia Veterinária (LPV) of the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). A total of 29,686 exams (9,487 necropsy reports and 20,199 biopsy reports)...
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Galiza, G. J. N.; Silva, T. M. da; Caprioli, R. A.; Barros, C. S. L.; Irigoyen, L. F.; Fighera, R. A.; Lovato, M.; Kommers, G. D.
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Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2014, 34, 3, pp 224-232
A Pomeranian dog, 1 year- and 8 month-old neutered female, was presented with persistent respiratory distress and recurrent generalized demodicosis. Physical examination revealed cyanosis, rough respiratory sounds, multifocal alopecia and dermal erosions on the dorsal side of the forelimbs,...
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Kanemoto, H.; Morikawa, R.; Chambers, J. K.; Kasahara, K.; Hanafusa, Y.; Uchida, K.; Ohno, K.; Nakayama, H.
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Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2015, 77, 6, pp 715-719
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American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Lakewood, USA
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Proceedings ACVIM Forum, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 4-7 June, 2008. Veterinary Proceedings, 2008, pp 568-570
Classification, clinical signs and diagnosis of immune dificiencies are described. Hereditary or congenital immunodificiences are classified as primary and are associated with recurrent infections and serious infections in new born animals which may result in death. Secondary or acquired...
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Guerrero, F. F.
Publisher
ASIS Veterinaria s.l., Zaragoza, Spain
Citation
Argos - Informativo Veterinario, 2008, No.104, pp 52-, 54