Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brain infection from Cladophialophora bantiana in a 15-week-old kitten
By E. B. Russell et al.·Published in JFMS open reports·2016·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Cerebral pyogranulomatous encephalitis caused by Cladophialophora bantiana in a 15-week-old domestic shorthair kitten
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Plain-English summary
A 15-week-old domestic shorthair kitten was brought to the vet with neurological symptoms due to a rare fungal infection in the brain called cerebral phaeohyphomycosis, caused by Cladophialophora bantiana. The kitten showed signs of illness that required specialized testing to identify the exact cause. Treatment options were explored, but the prognosis for recovery can vary based on the severity of the infection and how quickly it is diagnosed. In this case, the importance of accurate testing was highlighted to ensure the right treatment approach.
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Abstract
Case summary A case of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladophialophora bantiana is described in a 15-week-old domestic shorthair kitten. Relevance and novel information Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis is a rare condition in cats caused by dematiaceous fungi. This report describes the clinical and histopathological findings in the youngest case documented in a feline, provides a brief review of aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis and demonstrates the importance of molecular diagnostics in accurate mycotic species identification.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/28491444