This photomicrograph depicts the histopathology associated with protothecosis in a dog due to Prototheca zopfii. Prototheca spp. are achlorophyllic algal organisms. P. zopfii has been implicated in cutaneous infections in humans and animals, with systemic dissemination occurring in immunocompromised individuals.

Source:CDC's Public Health Image Library (PHIL) Image #4194

Date:1972

Content providers: CDC/Dr. William Kaplan/ Mr. Sudman

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