Publications by authors named "Alejandro Nazareno Etchecopaz"
Protothecosis is a severe, emerging opportunistic infection caused by the saprophytic, achlorophyllous microalgae of the genus Prototheca. Though uncommon, human and animal cases are increasing worldwide, making awareness of this fungal-like pathogen important in both human and veterinary medicine. We report a fatal case of disseminated protothecosis caused by P.
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- A 9-year-old female dog was diagnosed with a fungal infection caused by Trichophyton benhamiae using lab tests like histopathology and fungal culture.
- Treatment was effective with a combination of itraconazole, medicated bathing, and a topical rinse.
- The diagnosis was confirmed through DNA sequencing of a specific ribosomal DNA region.