MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s called Pythiosis. It’s a rare fungal infection caused by the aquatic mold Pythium Insidiosum. It can affect the skin or gastrointestinal tract of dogs ...

She became concerned and brought her dog to a veterinarian. Her dog was diagnosed with pythiosis after being infected by a water mold-like organism called Pythium insidiosum. It can affect the ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Dog owners and veterinarians are raising alarms after several dogs died from a rare and deadly fungal infection known as pythiosis. The disease, caused by a water mold-like ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Pythiosis is an infectious fungal disease that comes from a water mold-like organism, and it can be deadly to infected pets. The organism is mostly found in water but can also be ...