Case report reveals effective treatment of cutaneous lesions in a cat with protothecosis using amphotericin B, indicating its potential for similar infections.
Protothecosis is an emerging opportunistic infection caused by Prototheca microalgae, which are found in the environment and in the intestines of animals. Human and animal cases are increasing worldwide, presenting as either localised or severe disease. We report the first case of feline protothecosis in Argentina, successfully treated with intralesional amphotericin B for cutaneous lesions.
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