Algal Meningoencephalitis due to Prototheca spp. in a Dog

Joint Authors

Bauer, Rudy W.
Gumber, Sanjeev
Le Roux, Alexandre
Rademacher, Nathalie
Gaschen, Lorrie

Source

Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine

Issue

Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2013-07-30

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Zoology

Abstract EN

A 6-year-old Boxer was examined because of progressive neurologic signs, with severe hindlimb ataxia and head tilt on presentation.

There was no history of diarrhea or vomiting.

MRI of the brain revealed multifocal ill-defined T1-enhancing lesions affecting the cerebrum, brainstem, and cervical meninges, without associated mass effect.

Meningoencephalitis was considered the most likely diagnosis.

Multiple algae were observed on the cytology of the CSF and were most consistent with Prototheca spp.

Antiprotozoal treatment was denied by the owners, and 5 weeks after diagnosis, the dog was euthanized due to progression of the neurologic deficits, and a necropsy was performed.

Histological changes in the brain were compatible with severe multifocal protothecal meningoencephalitis.

The specific Prototheca species was not identified.

The gastrointestinal tract was unremarkable on histology.

According to this report, Prototheca spp.

should be included in the differentials for neurological deficits even in the absence of gastrointestinal signs.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Le Roux, Alexandre& Gumber, Sanjeev& Bauer, Rudy W.& Rademacher, Nathalie& Gaschen, Lorrie. 2013. Algal Meningoencephalitis due to Prototheca spp. in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474453

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Le Roux, Alexandre…[et al.]. Algal Meningoencephalitis due to Prototheca spp. in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474453

American Medical Association (AMA)

Le Roux, Alexandre& Gumber, Sanjeev& Bauer, Rudy W.& Rademacher, Nathalie& Gaschen, Lorrie. Algal Meningoencephalitis due to Prototheca spp. in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474453

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-474453