The Wood’s lamp (also spelled Woods lamp or Wood’s ultraviolet lamp) is a handheld source of ultraviolet (UV) light that emits predominantly in the... Continue reading
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Tag: fungal infection
Skin disease is one of the most frequent reasons owners bring dogs to the clinic. Up to 30 % of all canine dermatologic visits involve... Continue reading
Dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, is a highly contagious superficial fungal infection affecting the keratinized tissues of the skin, hair, and claws of dogs.... Continue reading
Rhinosporidiosis is a rare but significant chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, an enigmatic pathogenic organism that primarily afflicts the mucous membranes of... Continue reading
INTRODUCTION: PYTHIOSIS—THE RELENTLESS “SWAMP CANCER” Pythiosis, often tragically referred to by veterinarians and dog owners in endemic regions as “swamp cancer,” is one of... Continue reading
I. Introduction: Defining Phaeohyphomycosis Phaeohyphomycosis (PHM) is a deep, opportunistic fungal infection categorized by the presence of brown-pigmented (dematiaceous), septate hyphal elements within the... Continue reading
Oomycosis, a fungal infection caused by Pythium insidiosum and Lagenidium spp., primarily affects dogs in tropical and subtropical regions. This debilitating disease can lead... Continue reading
Mycetoma, also known as maduromycosis or fungal granuloma, is a chronic, progressive, and destructive infectious disease affecting the subcutaneous tissues, dermis, and sometimes underlying... Continue reading
Lagenidiosis, often colloquially referred to as a “fungal infection,” is a rare but exceptionally severe and often life-threatening disease in dogs caused by an... Continue reading
Histoplasmosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. While it can affect a wide range of mammals, including humans... Continue reading
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