Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal ear infection from Microsporum canis in a kitten
By Guedeja-Marron, J et al.·Published in Medical mycology·2001·Departamento Patologí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of feline otitis externa due to Microsporum canis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male Persian cat was brought in with a persistent, waxy discharge from both ears. After testing, the vet found that the cause was a fungal infection from Microsporum canis, which is a type of fungus. The cat was treated with a medication called griseofulvin, and after four weeks, the infection cleared up completely, and the cat was healthy again. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections when a cat has ongoing ear problems.
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Abstract
We describe a case of a 3-month-old Persian male cat with a persistent waxy, ceruminous, otic discharge in both external auditory canals. After microbiological culture, only Microsporum canis was isolated with no concurrent fungal or bacterial flora. Fungal otitis due to dermatophytes was diagnosed and specific treatment with griseofulvin was administered. After 4 weeks of treatment, no M. canis colonies were isolated and clinical recovery had occurred. In view of this case, dermatophytosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of feline otic conditions, particularly when otitis becomes chronic or is refractory to treatment.
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