Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin cryptococcosis in two cats cleared by itraconazole treatment
By Tjalsma, E J·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·1997·Dierenkliniek Emmeloord.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [2 cases of cryptococcosis in cats].
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A Persian cat and a domestic shorthair cat were both diagnosed with skin infections caused by a fungus called Cryptococcus. They had skin lesions but showed no signs of other health issues. While one cat didn't respond well to a common antifungal medication called ketoconazole, both cats had their skin lesions clear up within 2-3 months after switching to another antifungal treatment, itraconazole. Even after the lesions healed, tests for the fungus remained positive for a while, which could help vets understand the long-term outlook for these infections.
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Abstract
In two cats, a Persian and a D.S.H. cat, cutaneous Cryptococcosis is described. No signs of involvement of other organ systems nor underlying causes were established. One cat seemed refractory to ketoconazole-therapy. In both cats the skin lesions disappeared within 2-3 months itraconazole treatment. Latex agglutination tests against Cryptococci capsula antigen were performed and stayed longtime elevated while clinical lesions were not present anymore. The test may give an indication about prognosis.
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