Endogenous Endophthalmitis Caused by Prototheca Microalga in Birman Cat, Spain

IF 7.2 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2024-12-18 DOI:10.3201/eid3101.241198

Laura Jimenez-Ramos, Ana Ripolles-Garcia, Gianvito Lanave, Francesco Pellegrini, Miriam Caro-Suarez, Almudena Latre-Moreno, Marta Ferruz-Fernandez, Maria Luisa Palmero-Colado, Vanessa Carballes-Perez, Antonio Melendez-Lazo, Carolina Naranjo, Fernando Laguna, Vito Martella, Manuel Villagrasa

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Abstract

We identified Prototheca spp. microalga in ocular samples of a cat in Spain with nontreatable endogenous endophthalmitis. Within 2 years, the eye lesions progressively worsened and neurologic signs appeared, suggesting systemic spread of the infection. On multitarget sequence analysis, the feline pathogen could not be assigned to any known Prototheca species.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.