Cutaneous Pythiosis in calves: An epidemiologic, pathologic, serologic and molecular characterization

This study reports the epidemiological, pathological and mycological findings of cutaneous pythiosis in cattle in southern Brazil. 23 calves, that were kept next to a river with extensive marshy regions, presented ulcerated cutaneous lesions in thoracic and pelvic limbs, sometimes extending to the v...

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Published in:Medical mycology case reports 2016-12, Vol.14 (C), p.24-26
Main Authors: Konradt, Guilherme, Bassuino, Daniele Mariath, Bianchi, Matheus Viezzer, Castro, Lismara, Caprioli, Rafaela Albuquerque, Pavarini, Saulo Petinatti, Santurio, Janio M, Azevedo, Maria Isabel, Jesus, Francielli P, Driemeier, David
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Language:English
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Case Report
Cattle
Diagnostic methods
Marshy regions
Phytium insidiosum
Pyogranulomatous lesions
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Summary:This study reports the epidemiological, pathological and mycological findings of cutaneous pythiosis in cattle in southern Brazil. 23 calves, that were kept next to a river with extensive marshy regions, presented ulcerated cutaneous lesions in thoracic and pelvic limbs, sometimes extending to the ventral thoracic region. Histopathological examination revealed multifocal pyogranulomas in the superficial and deep dermis. The Grocott-Methenamine silver, immunohistochemistry anti- , ELISA serology and molecular characterization demonstrated the agent in these cases.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2016.11.004