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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