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
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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
I. Introduction to Canine Blastomycosis Blastomycosis (often abbreviated colloquially as “Blasto”) is a serious, non-contagious systemic fungal infection caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces... Continue reading
Leprosy, though most commonly associated with humans, is a complex bacterial infection that can also affect animals, including dogs. Canine leprosy, while rare, is... Continue reading