title: Generalised protothecosis in a collie dog.
abstract: A case of generalised protothecosis in a Collie dog is discussed. A long-standing history of severe colitis was the major clinical sign. Dissemination to many organs was confirmed histologically. Possible pathogenesis is discussed along with a review of the literature. The possibility of a breed disposition in Collie dogs is discussed. The organisms are ubiquitous in the environment and generalised disease suggests the possibility of immune competence.
authors.affiliation: School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Western Australia.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Preston
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002432:Cecum / Q000473:pathology; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D003106:Colon / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D007239:Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D007668:Kidney / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000382:microbiology; D011525:Prototheca