Chlorellosis Explained

Chlorellosis is a disease caused by the infection of Chlorella, a type of microalgae containing large amount of chloroplasts. It is mainly found in sheep and cattle, while cases in humans, dogs, antelopes, beavers, camels and fish, were also reported.[1] [2] Symptoms of Chlorellosis including focal cutaneous lesions, lymphadenitis, and peritonitis.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. First case of Chlorella wound infection in a human in Australia. 2014. 4184583. Hart. J.. Mooney. L.. Arthur. I.. Inglis. T. J.. Murray. R.. New Microbes and New Infections. 2. 4. 132–133. 10.1002/nmi2.50. 25356359.
  2. Jagielski T, Bakuła Z, Gawor J, Maciszewski K, Kusber WH, Dyląg M, Nowakowska J, Gromadka R, Karnkowska A. The genus Prototheca (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta) revisited: Implications from molecular taxonomic studies. Algal Research. November 2019. 43. 101639. 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101639. 202861119.
  3. Riet-Correa. Franklin. Carmo. Priscila Maria Silva do. Uzal. Francisco A.. Protothecosis and chlorellosis in sheep and goats: a review. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2020. 33. 2. 283–287. 1040-6387. 10.1177/1040638720978781. 33319632. 7953102.

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