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Gastrointestinal Pythiosis
The enteric form of pythiosis resulting from ingestion of the organism, causing severe intestinal damage.
Key Facts
- Most commonly affects the stomach, proximal small intestine, and ileocolic junction in dogs.
- Clinical signs include anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe weight loss.
- Horses develop fibrosis and narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Systemic illness is often not apparent until late stages of the disease.