Disseminated protothecosis with central nervous system involvement in a dog in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2022.2056539
Abstract: ABSTRACT Case history A 1-year-old Border Terrier presented with acute onset of neurological signs and neck pain. Clinical findings Severe generalised ataxia, muscle tremors and cranial nerve deficits were noted. Multifocal brain lesions were suspected… read more here.
Keywords: disseminated protothecosis; central nervous; new zealand; protothecosis central ... See more keywords
Human Disseminated Protothecosis: The Skin is the “Window”?
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.880196
Abstract: Human disseminated protothecosis is a rare infection caused by members of the genus Prototheca, an achlorophyllic algae always associated with debilitated hosts. The presence of non-budding cells and large, spherical cells (sporangia) with endosporulation (morula)… read more here.
Keywords: human disseminated; disseminated protothecosis; infection; protothecosis ... See more keywords