Lagenidiosis is a type of infectious disease.
The best known species of ''
Lagenidium
''Lagenidium'' is a genus of Oomycota
Oomycota forms a distinct phylogenetic lineage of fungus-like eukaryotic microorganisms, called oomycetes (). They are filamentous and heterotrophic, and can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Sexu ...
'' is ''Lagenidium giganteum'', a parasite of ''mosquito'' larvae used in
biological control
Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also invo ...
of mosquitoes. The disease lagenidiosis in dogs is caused by a new species of Lagenidium that has not yet been properly named. Lagenidiosis is found in the southeastern United States in lakes and ponds. It causes progressive skin and subcutaneous lesions in the legs, groin, trunk, and near the tail. The lesions are firm nodules or ulcerated regions with draining tracts. Regional lymph nodes are usually swollen. Spread of the disease to distant lymph nodes, large blood vessels, and the lungs may occur.
An
aneurysm
An aneurysm is an outward bulging, likened to a bubble or balloon, caused by a localized, abnormal, weak spot on a blood vessel wall. Aneurysms may be a result of a hereditary condition or an acquired disease. Aneurysms can also be a nidus (s ...
of a
great vessel
Great vessels are the large vessels that bring blood to and from the heart. These are:
*Superior vena cava
*Inferior vena cava
*Pulmonary arteries
*Pulmonary veins
*Aorta
Transposition of the great vessels is a group of congenital heart defec ...
can rupture and cause sudden death.
References
Dog diseases
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