Cryptococcosis in feline

Case report

Authors

  • Fabíola Wenning Gnoatto Faculdade Qualittas
  • Cristiane Elise Teichmann Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões
  • Tanara Raquel de Oliveira da Silva Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3246-223X
  • Bruna Carolina Ulsenheimer Universidade Federal de Santa Maria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3366-2062
  • Carlos Henrique de Mello Wilges Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões
  • Carolina Ferrazza Nicola Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n04e1575

Keywords:

Criptococose, felinos, fungo

Abstract

Feline cryptococcosis is caused by a systemic fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, after inhalation of yeasts which grow in bird droppings and fallen vegetation on the ground. Clinical signs can range from localized to systemic lesions, which can appear in isolation or combined, causing respiratory, neurological, ocular and cutaneous syndromes. The most common forms are of the cutaneous and upper respiratory tract, consisting of sneezing, runny nose, nasal discharge, nodules and swelling in the nasal plane. Diagnosis can be made through cytological examination or fungal culture. The treatment of choice is given by the use of antifungals, especially itraconazole, widely used due to its high efficacy when there is no involvement of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Treatment extends to 1 month after the healing of the infection due to the high rate of recurrence.

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Published

2024-03-23

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Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

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Wenning Gnoatto F, Teichmann CE, de Oliveira da Silva TR, Ulsenheimer BC, de Mello Wilges CH, Ferrazza Nicola C. Cryptococcosis in feline: Case report. Pubvet [Internet]. 2024 Mar. 23 [cited 2024 Dec. 4];18(04):e1575. Available from: https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/3572

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