Disseminated blastomycosis in a German shepherd dog.
A 5-year-old German shepherd was evaluated after collapsing at home following a week of lethargy and anorexia. Systemic blastomycosis was diagnosed histologically at necropsy. Diagnosis and treatment were difficult due to unusual neurological symptoms, the absence of abnormalities on diagnostic tests, and the advanced stage of the disease at presentation.
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Beverley S
BS
Bateman
D000818:Animals; D000855:Anorexia / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D001759:Blastomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D018450:Disease Progression; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D011379:Prognosis; D012894:Sleep Stages